Dysphemism (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. the substitution of a harsh, disparaging, or unpleasant expression for a more neutral one.
  2. an expression so substituted, as “cancer stick” for “cigarette.”
noun
  1. substitution of a derogatory or offensive word or phrase for an innocuous one
  2. the word or phrase so substituted
Dysphemism (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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