Associations to the word «Dysphemism»
Wiktionary
DYSPHEMISM, noun. (uncountable) The use of a derogatory, offensive or vulgar word or phrase to replace a (more) neutral original.
DYSPHEMISM, noun. (countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.
Dictionary definition
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".
Wise words
Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry
and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society.