Dysphemize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Dysphemize is a verb meaning (rare, transitive) To describe in dysphemisms.
Meaning
(rare, transitive) To describe in dysphemisms.
Example Sentences
As applied to the Internet, Portland calls it "open access," while AT&T dysphemizes it as "forced access."
Or will the Democratic convention treat the breathlessly watching nation to a credentials fight — dysphemized as a train wreck?
Word Forms
- dysphemizes
- dysphemizing
- dysphemized
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include euphemize, dyslexify, euphemise, pejorize, despecificate, epithetize.
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