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. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dysphemistic

dysphagias
dysphagia lusoria
dysphagia nervosa
dysphagic
dysphagocytosis
dysphagy
dysphagy
dysphasia
dysphasia
dysphasias
dysphasic
dysphasics
dysphemia
dysphemism
dysphemisms
dysphemistic (current term)
dysphonia
dysphonia
dysphonias
dysphonia spastica
dysphonic
dysphony
dysphoria
dysphoria
dysphorias
dysphoric
dysphrasia
dysphylaxia
dyspigmentation
dyspinealism

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