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euphemism

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ewfɨˈmiʒmu/eu·fe·mis·mo

Definition

1

A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh, blunt, or offensive.

Usage examples

'Passed away' is a euphemism for died.
He used a euphemism to avoid saying 'fired'.

Common combinations

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