Definition of Dysphemistic

1. Adjective. Substitute a harsher or distasteful term for a mild one. "`nigger' is a dysphemistic term for `African-American'"

Exact synonyms: Offensive
Derivative terms: Dysphemism, Offend, Offend, Offensiveness
Antonyms: Euphemistic

Definition of Dysphemistic

1. Adjective. Of, pertaining to, or being a dysphemism ¹

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Definition of Dysphemistic

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dysphemistic

dysphagia
dysphagia lusoria
dysphagia nervosa
dysphagias
dysphagic
dysphagocytosis
dysphagy
dysphasia
dysphasias
dysphasic
dysphasics
dysphemia
dysphemias
dysphemism
dysphemisms
dysphemistic (current term)
dysphemize
dysphemized
dysphemizes
dysphemizing
dysphonia
dysphonia spastica
dysphonias
dysphonic
dysphony
dysphoria
dysphorias
dysphoric
dysphoric milk ejection reflex
dysphorically

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