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dysphemism

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Etymology

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Borrowed fromFrenchdysphémisme, modelled aftereuphémisme, with the prefixdys-.(Canthis(+) etymology besourced?)

Pronunciation

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  • enPR:dĭs'fə-mĭz"(ə)m,IPA(key): /ˈdɪs.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/

Noun

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Examples

dysphemism (countable anduncountable,pluraldysphemisms)

  1. (uncountable) The use of a word or phrase carryingnegative connotations or imagery (especially one that isderogatory,offensive orvulgar) to replace a (more) neutral original.
  2. (countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.

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Translations

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use of a derogatory or vulgar word to replace a neutral one
word or phrase used to replace another in this way

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