Dysphemism

A Dysphemism is an expression that employs derogatory or offensive language to describe a concept.

• Example(s):
  • “Died” (instead of passed away).
  • “Laydoff” (instead of down-sized or right-sized).
  • …
• Counter-Example(s):
  • Euphemism.
• See: Humour, Fear, Distasteful, Hatred, Contempt.

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References

2023

• (Wikipedia, 2023) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/dysphemism Retrieved:2023-7-5.
  • A dysphemism is an expression with connotations that are derogatory either about the subject matter or to the audience. Dysphemisms contrast with neutral or euphemistic expressions. Dysphemism may be motivated by fear, distaste, hatred, contempt, or humour.

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