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31 October, 14:04

Why do words with negative connotations have negative connotations?

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  1. 31 October, 14:06
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    In some cases like the word vice, the negative connotation stems from a direct definition of the word (vice means wicked, but another definition is 'a substitute for' so 'vice president'). In other cases, word may be used in a culture to identify a group or individual that is portrayed negatively, thus modifying the inherent definition of the word to better portray how society thinks of the word.
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