dysphemism (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 10
def an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one
examples his favorite dysphemism was to ask for axle grease when he wanted butter
Outgoing links
Hypernym saying, expression, locution
Derivationally related form dysphemism → dysphemistic
Antonym dysphemism → euphemism
Hyponym bus, jalopy, heap; old man
Incoming links
Derivationally related form dysphemistic → dysphemism
Hypernym bus, jalopy, heap; old man
Antonym euphemism → dysphemism
Hyponym saying, expression, locution

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