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euphemism

/ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/

euphemismnoun

euphemisms

/ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/

Translations

The term 'passed away' is a common euphemism for 'died'.

Термин 'ушел из жизни' является распространенным эвфемизмом для 'умер'.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

polite term

euphemismadjective

more euphemism

Comp.

most euphemism

Super.

/ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/

/ˈju.fəˌmɪ.zəm/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "a euphemism term")

Definitions

Relating to or functioning as a euphemism; serving to make something sound less harsh.

The brochure used euphemism language to describe the layoffs.