dysphemism
noun/ˈdɪs.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/
Etymology Borrowed from French dysphémisme, modelled after euphémisme, with the prefix dys-.
1
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.
2
A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.
- Antonyms
- euphemism
- Related terms
- dysphemistic