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.
To remove (a player) from the field of play and bring on another in his place.
To serve as a replacement (for someone or something).
To use in place of something else, with the same function.
To use X in place of Y.
To use Y in place of X; to replace X with Y.
A player who is available to replace another if the need arises, and who may or may not actually do so.
A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.
One who enlists for military service in the place of a conscript.