The use of a word or phrase carrying negative connotations or imagery (especially one that is derogatory, offensive or vulgar) to replace a (more) neutral original.
A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.
Specifically, an offensive word; a profanity; a dirty word.
An act of obscene behaviour.
The qualities that make something obscene; lewdness, indecency, or offensive behaviour.
Something that is obscene.