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dysphemistic

/ˌdɪs.fəˈmɪs.tɪk/

Traduction: Qualifie un langage qui emploie volontairement des termes choquants, offensants ou dépréciatifs à la place d'un mot neutre ou poli.

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adjective

/ˌdɪs.fəˈmɪs.tɪk/C2formal
  • frQualifie un langage qui emploie volontairement des termes choquants, offensants ou dépréciatifs à la place d'un mot neutre ou poli.

Describes language that is deliberately harsh, offensive, or derogatory, used as a substitute for a neutral or polite term.

  1. Using harsh or offensive languageC2formal

    Relating to or characterized by the use of a harsh, unpleasant, or derogatory term instead of a neutral or polite one.

    frdysphémique

    • His dysphemistic description of the politician was widely criticized.
    • The comedian's dysphemistic jokes offended some audience members.
    • Dysphemistic language is often used to express strong disapproval or contempt.

    Synonymesabusivederogatorydisparagingdyslogisticinsultingoffensiveopprobriouspejorativescurrilousvituperative

    Antonymeseuphemisticinoffensivepleasantpolite

Formes
  • more dysphemistic comparative form
  • most dysphemistic superlative form