Heterophemist

/ˌhɛt.ə.roʊˈfɛ.mɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who uses heterophemisms; someone who deliberately substitutes harsh or offensive words where milder ones would suffice.

Etymology

From heterophemism + -ist (one who practices). Created in the 20th century following the logical pattern of euphemist, this term describes the agent performing the action of heterophemizing.

Kelly Says

A heterophemist is basically the opposite of someone being tactful—they're someone who chooses the rudest way to say something when they could be kinder! Comics and provocateurs sometimes deliberately act as heterophemists for shock value.

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