1. An offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one
   "his favourite dysphemism was to ask for axle grease when he wanted butter"

Derived forms: dysphemisms

See also: dysphemistic

Type of: expression, locution, saying

Antonym: euphemism

Encyclopedia: Dysphemism

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