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Definition of Dysphemism
1. Noun. An offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one. "His favorite dysphemism was to ask for axle grease when he wanted butter"
Specialized synonyms: Bus, Heap, Jalopy, Old Man
Generic synonyms: Expression, Locution, Saying
Derivative terms: Dysphemistic
Antonyms: Euphemism
Generic synonyms: Expression, Locution, Saying
Derivative terms: Dysphemistic
Antonyms: Euphemism
Definition of Dysphemism
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dysphemism
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