dysphemisms

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A form of dysphemism — The use of a word or phrase carrying negative connotations or imagery (especially one that is derogatory, offensive or vulgar) to replace a (more) neutral original.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of dysphemism
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APA

dysphemisms. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dysphemisms

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“dysphemisms.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dysphemisms. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dysphemisms,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dysphemisms.

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