ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Dysphemism

Dysphemism is when you use a word or phrase that has negative or unkind feelings. For example, instead of saying "I made a mistake," you might say "I screwed up." That's an example of dysphemism because it feels a bit harsher and less polite than the first phrase. It's like an angry or mean way of saying something.
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