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Meaning of word dysphemism from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

dysphemism noun

Meaning : An offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one.

Example : His favorite dysphemism was to ask for axle grease when he wanted butter.

An inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh.

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palatine bone (noun)
Either of two irregularly shaped bones that form the back of the hard palate and helps to form the nasal cavity and the floor of the orbits.

victimisation (noun)
An act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly).

bog down (verb)
Get stuck while doing something.

tomato plant (noun)
Native to South America. Widely cultivated in many varieties.

victimization (noun)
Adversity resulting from being made a victim.

tomato (noun)
Mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable.

palsgrave (noun)
(Middle Ages) the lord of a palatinate who exercised sovereign powers over his lands.

palatalized (adjective)
Produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin').

lycopersicon esculentum (noun)
Native to South America. Widely cultivated in many varieties.

palatalised (adjective)
Produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin').

dysphemism noun

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