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dysphemism in Lithuanian

dysphemism in Lithuanian is disfemizmas — 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 Lithuanian

disfemizmas
noun
(countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.

What does "dysphemism" mean?

  1. 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.
  2. noun A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.
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What is "dysphemism" in Lithuanian?

"dysphemism" in Lithuanian is disfemizmas. 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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