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Meaning of
euphemism
in English
euphemism
#uncommon
Plural
euphemisms
Definitions
Noun
using
indirect
language
to
soften
impact
The
company
used
euphemism
to
describe
the
layoffs
as
"
restructuring
".
a
mild
word
replacing
a
harsh
one
;
used
to
avoid
offense
Euphemism
is
often
employed
in
politics
to
avoid
offending
certain
groups
.
a
polite
substitute
for
an
unpleasant
term
The
doctor
used
a
euphemism
to
explain
the
patient's
condition
without
alarming
them
.