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The Importance of Dysphemism in English

International Journal Of Literature And Languages
Language is not only a means of conveying neutral or polite content; it also allows speakers to express negative, insulting, or provocative attitudes. Dysphemisms are expressions that are more harsh or offensive than a neutral or euphemistic alternative. They serve rhetorical, psychological, social, and pragmatic functions.
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DYSPHEMISM AND ASSOCIATED PHENOMENA

This study delves into dysphemisms—a relatively underexplored linguistic phenomenon characterized by the use of words or expressions with intentionally negative connotations. By comparing and contrasting dysphemisms with euphemisms, the research illuminates their distinct roles in communication, societal dynamics, and cultural expressions.
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Euphemism and Dysphemism in the War-on -Iraq Discourse

International Journal of Arabic-English Studies, 2004
The paper explores the use of euphemism and dysphemism in the war-on-Iraq discourse as found in a small number of relevant documents and news reports. A quadrant of euphemizing and dysphemizing is identified. Positive representation of self and negative representation of other are the realizations of the strategic functions of legitimizing and ...
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DYSPHEMISMS IN ENGLISH AS EXPRESSIVE SPEECH ACTS

UzMU xabarlari
This article delves into the linguistic phenomenon of dysphemisms in the English language, highlighting their role as expressive speech acts. Dysphemisms, as opposed to euphemisms, are expressions used to convey negative or harsh connotations, often intended to offend or shock.
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Dysphemism in Guaridan of the Galaxy Movie [PDF]

, 2018
ABSTRAK Penelitian ini membahas tentang disfemisme dalam film Guardian of the Galaxy (2014). Menggunakan pendekatan semantik-pragmatik penelitian ini memaparkan bentuk, fungsi, dan konteks dari pengkasaran makna pada percakapan-percakapan dalam film Guardian of the Galaxy.
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The Depiction of Environmental Preservation by Indonesian Media: Study of Euphemism and Dysphemism

Advances in social science, education and humanities research, 2023
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UNVEILING DYSPHEMISM: EXPLORING NEGATIVE CONNOTATIONS IN LITERARY LANGUAGE

This article delves into the intricate realm of dysphemism within literature, shedding light on the phenomenon wherein words and phrases acquire derogatory or offensive connotations over time. Dysphemism, the antithesis of euphemism, reveals the dynamic nature of language and its reflection of societal attitudes, historical contexts, and cultural ...
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Euphemism and Dysphemism on Deddy Corbuzier’s Podcast as Teaching Material for Discussion Text

Advances in social science, education and humanities research, 2022
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Signaling perversion: Senator David Walsh and the politics of euphemism and dysphemism

Sexualities, 2017
Clare Forstie
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Digital Learning of Euphemism and Dysphemism Based on Indonesian Literary Works

Advances in social science, education and humanities research, 2023
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