1884, "substitution of a vulgar or derogatory word or expression for a dignified or normal one," from Gk. dys- "bad, abnormal, difficult" (see dys-) + pheme "speaking," from phanai "speak" (see fame). The opposite of euphemism. Rediscovered 1933 from Fr. formation dysphémisme (1927).
Main Entry: dys·phe·mia Pronunciation: dis-'fE-mE-& Function: noun : a speech disorder characterized especially by stammering or stutteringand usually having a psychological basis
dysphemia dys·phe·mi·a (dĭs-fē'mē-ə) n. A speech disorder characterized by stammering or stuttering and usually having an emotional or psychological basis.
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