Are euphemism and dysphemism opposite aspects of one linguistic phenomenon?
| Autor | Olga N. Prokhorova - Igor V. Chekulai - Elena V. Pupynina - Ekaterina F. Bekh |
| Cargo | National Research University 'Belgorod State University' / 'BelSU', Russia, 308015, Belgorod, Studencheskaya Street, 17 |
| Páginas | 492-503 |
Periódico do Núcleo de Estudos e Pesquisas sobre Gênero e
Direito
Centro de Ciências Jurídicas - Universidade Federal da Paraíba
V. 8 - Nº 06 - Ano 2019 – Special Edition
ISSN | 2179-7137 |
http://periodicos.ufpb.br/ojs2/index.php/ged/index
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ARE EUPHEMISM AND DYSPHEMISM OPPOSITE ASPECTS OF
ONE LINGUISTIC PHENOMENON?
Olga N. Prokhorova
1
Igor V. Chekulai
2
Elena V. Pupynina
3
Ekaterina F. Bekh
4
Abstract. Euphemism and dysphemism
are widely seen as opposite aspects of
one linguistic phenomenon. However,
there are facts of their use that raise
questions about their status in relation to
each other. This paper investigates
functional side of dysphemism to define
if it is opposite to euphemism. This
research shows that functions that
dysphemisms perform in text are similar
to those fulfilled by euphemisms.
However, there are details of their use
such as their frequency, purpose, and
intentions of the speaker that
demonstrate that their opposition to each
other is not absolute.
1
National Research University “Belgorod State University” / “BelSU”, Russia, 308015,
Belgorod, Studencheskaya Street, 17
2
National Research University “Belgorod State University” / “BelSU”, Russia, 308015,
Belgorod, Studencheskaya Street, 17
3
National Research University “Belgorod State University” / “BelSU”, Russia, 308015,
Belgorod, Studencheskaya Street, 17
4
National Research University “Belgorod State University” / “BelSU”, Russia, 308015,
Belgorod, Studencheskaya Street, 17
Key words: euphemism, dysphemism,
semantics, pragmatics, stylistics.
Introduction.
There are many reasons to
consider euphemisms and dysphemisms
opposite aspects of one linguistic
phenomenon. For instance, Merriam
Webster’s Dictionary defines them as
opposite to each other.
“Euphemism – the substitution
of an agreeable or inoffensive expression
for one that may offend or suggest
something unpleasant; also the
expression so substituted” [1].
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