Antonyms of noun euphemism

1 sense of euphemism

Sense 1
euphemism -- (an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh)
       Antonym of dysphemism (Sense 1)
      => dysphemism -- (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")

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun euphemism

1 sense of euphemism

Sense 1
euphemism -- (an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh)
       => saying, expression, locution -- (a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations; "pardon the expression")

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