dysphemism

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Definition von dysphemism im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch: The use of a derogatory, offensive or vulgar word or phrase to replace a (more) neutral original; A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way; The substitution of a disagreeable, offensive or disparaging expression to replace an agreeable or inoffensive one (Contrast Euphemism); A slanter which replaces one expression with another that carries a more negative association than the original; Purposefully unpleasant or objectionable language For example, Jason's calling the North Carolina statute on official state qualities "crap "; substitution of a mild expression with a harsher one; opposite of "euphemism"; cacophemism See also: euphemism; an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one; "his favorite dysphemism was to ask for axle grease when he wanted butter; The use of a word or phrase to replace another and that is considered more offensive or more vulgar than the word or phrase it replaces; cacophemism
dysphemistic: of an offensive substitute for inoffensive terminology; "`nigger' is a dysphemistic term for `African-American'
dysphemistic: Of, pertaining to, or being a dysphemism