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Definition dysphemism in British English

dysphemism noun

noun
1

a word or expression that people use to talk about something unpleasant or embarrassing that is more offensive or derogatory than it needs to be

Example

Calling a mental hospital a loony bin is an example of a dysphemism.

Definition dysphemism in British English