English dictionary
Hint: Question mark (?) is a wildcard. Question mark substitutes one character.
English noun: dysphemism | |||
| 1. | dysphemism (communication) an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one | ||
| Samples | His favorite dysphemism was to ask for axle grease when he wanted butter. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | expression, locution, saying | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | bus, heap, jalopy, old man | ||
| Antonyms | euphemism | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2025 onlineordbog.dk
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2025 onlineordbog.dk