What would be the word that is used to describe a person that uses dysphemisms a lot?

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dys·phe·mism
/ˈdisfəˌmizəm/
a derogatory or unpleasant term
used instead of a pleasant or neutral one, such as “loony bin” for
“mental hospital.”.
(Lexico)

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The person is, among other things, a derider, a scorner. They may be described as a churl, a grouch, a curmudgeon.

Derider, from Deride = to laugh at in scorn or contempt; scoff or jeer at; mock
Dictionary.com

Scorner, from scorn = to treat with a great lack of respect
Cambridge

Curmudgeon = bad-tempered, difficult, cantankerous person
Dictionary.com

Sourpuss = individual who always has a sad or a negative outlook on issues
Urban dictionary

Churl = rude and mean-spirited person
Oxford Lexico

Of these I suggest churl best captures your meaning.

What would be the word that is used to describe a person that uses dysphemisms a lot?

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