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dysphemisms

dysphemisms is the plural of dysphemism.

Meaning of dysphemism

Noun

dysphemism (countable and uncountable, plural dysphemisms)

  1. (uncountable) 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.
  2. (countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.

Questions about dysphemisms

What is dysphemisms the plural of?
Dysphemisms is the plural of dysphemism.

Words near dysphemisms in the dictionary

  1. dysphasic
  2. dysphasics
  3. dysphemia
  4. dysphemias
  5. dysphemism
  6. dysphemisms
  7. dysphemistic
  8. dysphemistically
  9. dysphemize
  10. dysphemized
  11. dysphemizes

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