EUPHEMIZATION AND DYSPHEMIZATION OF DISEASE NAMES IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Abstract

This article covers the issues of euphemization and dysphemization of disease names in English. Diseases cause dark periods of human life, unpleasant moments. Any person who has seen the face of this world, regardless of the level of development and advancement of the medical field, will involuntarily experience such dark days during their lifetime. As talking about one’s own and loved ones’ illnesses sometimes causes hesitation, sometimes shame, sometimes fear, sometimes hatred, and many similar feelings in a person, the names of diseases are rich in euphemisms and dysphemisms. It is for this reason that linguists are focusing on what words people use when they or their loved ones are sick.