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DYSPHEMISTIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does dysphemistic mean?
• DYSPHEMISTIC (adjective)
The adjective DYSPHEMISTIC has 1 sense:
1. of or the nature of dysphemism
Familiarity information: DYSPHEMISTIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or the nature of dysphemism
Context example:
'kick the bucket' is a dysphemistic term for 'die'
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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