dysphemism vs expression

expression vs dysphemism

dysphemism and expression both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
dysphemism	Yes	No	No	No
expression	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, expression is a hypernym of dysphemism; that is, expression is a word with a broader meaning than dysphemism:

dysphemism: an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one
expression: a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

Other hypernyms of dysphemism include locution, saying.

dysphemism (noun)	expression (noun)
an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one	the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing
	the feelings expressed on a person's face
	a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
	the style of expressing yourself
	expression without words
	a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
	the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions
	a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit
	(genetics) the process of expressing a gene

Difference between dysphemism and expression

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