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dysfemizm — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • dysphemism 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.

Senses

dysfemizm is used for these senses in English:

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

dysphemism — full definition

  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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