Synonyms of the word

dysphemism

• n. (uncountable) The use of a derogatory, offensive or vulgar word or phrase to replace a (more) neutral…
• n. (countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.

expression

• n. A particular way of phrasing an idea.
• n. A colloquialism or idiom.
• n. A facial appearance usually associated with an emotion.
• n. (mathematics) An arrangement of symbols denoting values, operations performed on them, and grouping symbols.
• n. (biology) The process of translating a gene into a protein.
• n. (programming) A piece of code in a high-level language that returns a value.
• n. Of a mother, the process of expressing milk.
• n. A specific blend of whisky.

locution

• n. A phrase or expression connected to an individual or a group of individuals through repeated usage.
• n. The use of a word or phrase in an unusual or specialized way.
• n. (religion) A supernatural revelation where a religious figure, statue or icon speaks, usually to a saint.

saying

• v. present participle of say.
• n. A proverb or maxim; something often said.