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Word: Dysphemism
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdɪsfɪmɪz(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a derogatory or unpleasant term used instead of a pleasant or neutral one.
Short Definition:derogatory or unpleasant term used instead of pleasant or neutral one
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