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dysphemism

(n): an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one

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7 months ago rolig said:

a great word! It should become part of our critical vocabulary, since dysphemism is such a widespread tool of politicians.

7 months ago sionnach said:

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about 1 year ago schadenfreudelol said: exactly, it's the antonym of euphemism

about 1 year ago Valse said:

Would euphemism not be an antonym of dysphemism?

about 1 year ago oroboros said:

great word! synomym: euphemism

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