What is the opposite of euphemism?
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What is the opposite of euphemism?
Euphemism:
A 'euphemism' is a word or phrase that is used to replace a word or phrase which might be found to be offensive or harsh. For example, instead of saying someone 'died,' you could use the euphemism 'passed away.'
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Chapter 4 / Lesson 16What is a euphemism? What is an example of a euphemism? Learn about the euphemism definition, euphemism figure of speech, and euphemism examples in literature.
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