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dysphemism

/ˈdɪs.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/
noun

  1. The use of a derogatory, offensive or vulgar word or phrase to replace a (more) neutral original.

  2. A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.

Antonymseuphemism

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