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dysphemism

dys·phe·mism [ dísfə mìzzəm ] (plural dys·phe·misms)

noun

Definition:

1. substitution of coarser word: the deliberate substitution of an offensive expression for a neutral one

2. offensive substitute for neutral word: an offensive expression deliberately substituted for a neutral one

[Late 19th century. <dys- after euphemism]

dys·phe·mis·tic [ dìsfə místik ] adjective

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