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dysphemism

ریشه و کاربرد

ریشه

Derived from the Greek words 'dys' meaning 'bad' and 'pheme' meaning 'speech'.

مثال

  • Using the term 'rat hole' instead of 'small apartment' is a dysphemism.
  • He used a dysphemism to express his dislike for the place.
  • The word 'shrink' for psychiatrist is a dysphemism.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Use a dysphemism Dysphemism for Dysphemism instead of

تعریف انگلیسی

noun
  1. 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”

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