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dysphemism
noun
An offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one
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ˈdɪs.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m
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noun
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”
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His favorite dysphemism was to ask for axle grease when he wanted butter
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