dysphemism in Italian
dysphemism in Italian is disfemismo — 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 Italian
disfemismo
(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 Italian?
"dysphemism" in Italian is disfemismo. 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.
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