| English Vocab Word | dysphemism |
|---|---|
| Definition | The antonym for euphemism. If a euphemism involves the use of a politer word or phrase in place of a more distasteful or objectionable one, this word is the deliberate use of an impolite or unpleasant term in place of a perfectly inoffensive one. |
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