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Look up: dysphemism

  1. dysphemism
    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`
    Found on http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?

  2. Dysphemism
    In language, both `dysphemism` and `cacophemism` refer to the usage of an intentionally harsh word or expression instead of a polite one; they are rough opposites of euphemism. `Dysphemism` may be either offensive or merely humorously deprecating, while `cacophemism` is usually deliberately offensive. (More recently, the linguist Kate Burridge has coined the term `orthophemism,` to refer to a neutral name or expression.) Dysphemism is related to ...
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysphemism

  3. dysphemism
    dysphemism, dysphemia 1. The deliberate substitution of an offensive expression for a neutral one. 2. An offensive expression deliberately substituted for a neutral one. 3. Any impairment in the ability to speak. 4. Disordered phonation (producing vocal sounds), articulation, or hearing resulting from emotional or mental deficits.
    Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/inf


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