Dysphemisms, unlike their counterparts, euphemisms, remain a relatively underexplored area in linguistic studies. This neglect is evident in the absence of universally accepted classification frameworks for dysphemisms. While euphemisms have been extensively analyzed and widely acknowledged, dysphemisms are often considered secondary and typically discussed only in relation to euphemisms. This article investigates dysphemisms in English and Uzbek, focusing on their communicative, cultural, and linguistic roles. It examines the difficulties of classifying dysphemisms, evaluates existing classification systems, and compares their usage in these two languages.
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