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- [dis-fuh-miz-uh m]
- /ˈdɪs fəˌmɪz əm/
- /dɪsfˈiːmɪzəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-fuh-miz-uh m]
- /ˈdɪs fəˌmɪz əm/
Definitions of dysphemism word
- noun dysphemism the substitution of a harsh, disparaging, or unpleasant expression for a more neutral one. 1
- noun dysphemism an expression so substituted, as “cancer stick” for “cigarette.”. 1
- noun dysphemism A derogatory or unpleasant term used instead of a pleasant or neutral one, such as “ loony bin ” for “ mental hospital. ”. 1
- noun dysphemism substitution of a derogatory or offensive word or phrase for an innocuous one 0
- noun dysphemism the word or phrase so substituted 0
- noun dysphemism (Uncountable Noun) The use of a derogatory, offensive or vulgar word or phrase to replace a (more) neutral original. 0
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Origin of dysphemism
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; dys- + (eu)phemism
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Parts of speech for Dysphemism
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dysphemism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
dysphemism usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dysphemism
noun dysphemism
- offensiveness — causing resentful displeasure; highly irritating, angering, or annoying: offensive television commercials.
- rudeness — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- vulgarity — the state or quality of being vulgar: the vulgarity of his remark.
- obscenity — the character or quality of being obscene; indecency; lewdness.
- ribaldry — ribald character, as of language; scurrility.
Antonyms for dysphemism
noun dysphemism
- euphemism — A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
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