Psychological Impact Of Words

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adjective A dysphemistic term is one that is considered harsh, offensive, or blunt in its expression.

  • The use of dysphemistic language in academic writing is generally discouraged.
  • She was taken aback by his dysphemistic remarks during the meeting.
  • I can't believe he used such dysphemistic language in front of his parents!
  • His dysphemistic attitude towards the project rubbed everyone the wrong way.