The difference between Dysphemism and Pejorative
When used as nouns, dysphemism means the use of a derogatory, offensive or vulgar word or phrase to replace a (more) neutral original, whereas pejorative means a disparaging, belittling, or derogatory word or expression.
Pejorative is also adjective with the meaning: disparaging, belittling or derogatory.
check bellow for the other definitions of Dysphemism and Pejorative
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Dysphemism as a noun (uncountable):
The use of a derogatory, offensive or vulgar word or phrase to replace a (more) neutral original.
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Dysphemism as a noun (countable):
A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.
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Pejorative as an adjective:
Disparaging, belittling or derogatory.
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Pejorative as a noun:
A disparaging, belittling, or derogatory word or expression.