The difference between Euphemism and Pejorative
When used as nouns, euphemism means the use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive, blunt or vulgar than the word or phrase which it replaces, 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 Euphemism and Pejorative
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Euphemism as a noun (uncountable):
The use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive, blunt or vulgar than the word or phrase which it replaces.
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Euphemism 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.