ALL meanings of dysphemism
dys·phe·mism
D d - 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 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 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
- noun dysphemism (Countable Noun) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way. 0