dysphemism
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dysphemism
- /ˈdɪs.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/
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Borrowed from French dysphémisme, modelled after euphémisme, with the prefix dys-.
noun dysphemisms
- 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.
- A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.
Opposite: euphemism
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noun
Opposite: euphemism
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noun use of a derogatory or vulgar word to replace a neutral one
| Português | disfemismo |
|---|---|
| Français | dysphémisme, hyperbole |
| Deutsch | Dysphemisierung |
| Русский | дисфеми́зм disfemízm |
noun word or phrase used to replace another in this way
| Español | disfemismo |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 污言穢語 /污言秽语, 惡俗字詞 /恶俗字词, 醜化誣衊之詞 /丑化诬蔑之词, 誹謗中傷之詞 /诽谤中伤之词, 謾罵侮辱之詞 /谩骂侮辱之词, 冒犯詆毀之詞 /冒犯诋毁之词 |
| Português | disfemismo |
| Français | dysphémisme |
| Deutsch | Dysphemismus, Kakophemismus |
| Italiano | disfemismo |
| Русский | дисфеми́зм disfemízm |
Talk about this word "dysphemism." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/dysphemism. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. dysphemism. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/dysphemism "dysphemism." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/dysphemism.Cite this
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title = {dysphemism},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/dysphemism},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
