DYSPHEMISTIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Of or the nature of dysphemism

Example:

'kick the bucket' is a dysphemistic term for 'die'

Classified under:

Adjectives

Antonym:

euphemistic (of or the nature of euphemism)

Derivation:

dysphemism (an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one)

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