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euphemism(dictionary)

euphemism (iou)



euphemism noun. . L16.
[Greek euphemismos, from euphemizein speak fair, from euphemos fair of speech, formed as EU- + pheme speaking: see -ISM.]
A figure of speech in which an offensive, harsh, or blunt word or expression is avoided and one that is milder but less precise or accurate is used instead. L16.
The milder word or expression used in an instance of euphemism. L18.
T. Pynchon 'Foreign workers', a euphemism for civilian prisoners brought in from countries under German occupation.
euphemist noun a person who uses euphemisms M19.