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What is the difference between euphemism and dysphemism?" Dysphemism is negative words and euphemism is more towards positive words

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What is the difference between euphemism and dysphemism?" Dysphemism is negative words and euphemism is more towards positive words

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A dysphemism is almost an opposite to a euphemism. It is harsher than the original word or phrase.

An example of a dysphemism is, 'dead tree edition', to describe a paper version of an online magazine.


Another example is the use of, 'kill' to describe a defeat. Such as, 'we are going to kill you in the game'.

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A dysphemism brings about negative feelings about the word, whereas, a euphemism brings about positive feelings.

Example for the word 'used car'

junker - dysphemism

certified pre-owned car - euphemism

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