Meaning Of The Word Dysphemism

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dysphemism in American English
noun: the substitution of a harsh, disparaging, or unpleasant expression for a more neutral one

dysphemism in British English
noun: substitution of a derogatory or offensive word or phrase for an innocuous one

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