Dysphemism – A Word of the Day Poem

Dysphemism – A Word of the Day Poem

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03-15-2015, 10:56 PM

Quote:dys·phe·mism
ˈdisfəˌmizəm/
noun
a derogatory or unpleasant term used instead of a pleasant or neutral one, such as “loony bin” for “mental hospital.”

And I going for dysphemism with shem/schism. guess I should have tried harder. Smile

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Dysphemism – A Word of the Day Poem - by Erthona - 03-15-2015, 12:05 PM

RE: Dysphemism – A Word of the Day Poem - by ellajam - 03-15-2015, 09:13 PM

RE: Dysphemism – A Word of the Day Poem - by shemthepenman - 03-16-2015, 05:00 AM

RE: Dysphemism – A Word of the Day Poem - by Erthona - 03-15-2015, 10:00 PM

RE: Dysphemism – A Word of the Day Poem - by ellajam - 03-15-2015, 10:56 PM

RE: Dysphemism – A Word of the Day Poem - by Erthona - 03-15-2015, 11:55 PM

RE: Dysphemism – A Word of the Day Poem - by rayheinrich - 03-16-2015, 04:16 AM

RE: Dysphemism – A Word of the Day Poem - by rayheinrich - 03-16-2015, 07:23 AM

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