dysphemism in Czech
dysphemism in Czech is dysfemismus, hanlivé slovo — dysphemism means the use of a word or phrase carrying negative connotations or imagery (especially one that is derogatory, offensive or vulgar) to replace a (more) neutral original.
dysphemism in Czech
dysfemismus
(uncountable) The use of a word or phrase carrying negative connotations or imagery (especially one that is derogatory, offensive or vulgar) to replace a (more) neutral original.
dysfemismus
(countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.
hanlivé slovo
(countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.
What does "dysphemism" mean?
- noun The use of a word or phrase carrying negative connotations or imagery (especially one that is derogatory, offensive or vulgar) to replace a (more) neutral original.
- noun A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.
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What is "dysphemism" in Czech?
"dysphemism" in Czech is dysfemismus, hanlivé slovo. dysphemism means: The use of a word or phrase carrying negative connotations or imagery (especially one that is derogatory, offensive or vulgar) to replace a (more) neutral original.
Are there other ways to say "dysphemism" in Czech?
Yes — Czech has 2 translations listed for "dysphemism": dysfemismus, hanlivé slovo.
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