DYSPHEMISM
dysphemism
(noun) an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one; “his favorite dysphemism was to ask for axle grease when he wanted butter”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
dysphemism (countable and uncountable, plural dysphemisms)
(uncountable) The use of a derogatory, offensive or vulgar word or phrase to replace a (more) neutral original.
(countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.
Antonyms
• euphemism
Source: Wiktionary
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