Category:Dysphemisms

In language, dysphemism (from the Greek dys δύς "mis-" and pheme φήμη "reputation"), malphemism (in Latin malus "bad"), and cacophemism (in Greek kakos κακός "bad") refer to the usage of an intentionally harsh word or expression instead of a polite one without any intent to disparage (as opposed to a pejorative); they are rough opposites of euphemism.