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euphemism
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ewfɨˈmiʒmu/eu·fe·mis·mo
Definition
1A 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'.”
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