Dysphemism

Pronunciation

• enPR: dÄ­s'fÉ™-mÄ­z"(É™)m, IPA: /ˈdɪs.fəˌmɪ.z(É™)m/

Origin

French dysphémisme. dys- after euphemism.

Noun

1. (uncountable) The use of a derogatory, offensive or vulgar word or phrase to replace a (more) neutral original.
2. (countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.

Antonyms

• euphemism

Related terms

• dysphemistic