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euphemism

UK
/ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/
US
/ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/

Переводы

euphemismсуществительное
euphemisms
множ.
UK
/ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/
US
/ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/
“Passed away” is a euphemism for “died.”
« Passer l’arme à gauche » est un euphémisme pour « mourir ».
euphémismeAu sens de procédé ou pratique d'expression atténuée.
Political speeches often rely on euphemism to soften controversial statements.
Les discours politiques s’appuient souvent sur l’euphémisme pour atténuer les propos controversés.
Синонимы
circumlocution
substitute
softening
polite term
indirection
euphemismприлагательное
more euphemism
Срав.
most euphemism
Превосх.
UK
/ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/
US
/ˈju.fəˌmɪ.zəm/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "a euphemism term")
The brochure used euphemism language to describe the layoffs.
La brochure employait un langage euphémique pour décrire les licenciements.

Определения

euphemismсуществительное
A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
The term 'passed away' is often used as a euphemism for 'died'.
The practice or act of substituting mild or indirect expressions for ones considered harsh or blunt.
Political speeches often rely on euphemism to soften controversial statements.
euphemismприлагательное
Relating to or functioning as a euphemism; serving to make something sound less harsh.
The brochure used euphemism language to describe the layoffs.
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