Select the most appropriate antonym of the word :
EUPHEMISM
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer: dysphemism
Explanation
• Euphemism refers to a mild, indirect, or polite word used in place of one that is harsh, blunt, or offensive (e.g., using "passed away" instead of "died").
• Dysphemism is its direct opposite; it refers to a harsh, offensive, or derogatory expression used instead of an inoffensive or neutral one (e.g., using "croaked" for "died").
Example: While calling a prison a correctional facility is a euphemism, calling it a rat hole is a dysphemism.