dysphemism
Dysphemism is the use of a harsh, more offensive word instead of one considered less harsh. Dysphemism is often contrasted with euphemism. Dysphemisms are generally used to shock or offend.
Examples:
Cancer stick in reference to a cigarette.
Worm food for dead.
Dead tree edition for the paper version of a publication that can be found online.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Literature
- Category: Literary techniques
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- alicebratis
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