Definitions from Wiktionary (dysphemism)
▸ noun: (uncountable) The use of a word or phrase carrying negative connotations or imagery (especially one that is derogatory, offensive or vulgar) to replace a (more) neutral original.
▸ noun: (countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.
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▸ noun: (uncountable) The use of a word or phrase carrying negative connotations or imagery (especially one that is derogatory, offensive or vulgar) to replace a (more) neutral original.
▸ noun: (countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.
Similar:
malphemism,
taboo deformation,
disparaging,
detraction,
derogation,
dyslogy,
contemptive,
misnomer,
misnegation,
malapropism,
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