As a noun euphemism
is (uncountable) the use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive, blunt or vulgar than the word or phrase it replaces.
As a verb euphemise is
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euphemism
English
Noun
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* fib'' for ''
* correctional facility'' for ''prison'' (compare dysphemism: ''slammer )
* sleep (with)]]'' for ''[[have sex, have sex (with)'' (compare dysphemisms: ''bang'', ''fuck )
* pass away'' for ''
* vertically challenged'' for ''short'' (physical stature; compare dysphemisms: ''midget'', ''dwarf )
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(uncountable) The use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive, blunt or vulgar than the word or phrase it replaces.
(countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.
Antonyms
* dysphemism
* expletive
Related terms
* euphemistic
