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euphemism
[ yoo-fuh-miz-uhm ]
noun
- the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt.
- the expression so substituted:
“To pass away” is a euphemism for “to die.”
euphemism
/ ˈːɪˌɪə /
noun
- an inoffensive word or phrase substituted for one considered offensive or hurtful, esp one concerned with religion, sex, death, or excreta. Examples of euphemisms are sleep with for have sexual intercourse with; departed for dead; relieve oneself for urinate
- the use of such inoffensive words or phrases
euphemism
- An agreeable word or expression substituted for one that is potentially offensive, often having to do with bodily functions, sex, or death; for example, rest room for toilet , lady of the evening for prostitute . The Nazis used euphemism in referring to their plan to murder the world's Jews (see also Jews ) as “the Final Solution .”
Derived Forms
- ˌܱˈپ, adjective
- ˌܱˈپally, adverb
Other yvlog Forms
- p· noun
- p·t p·t· ···dzܲ [yoo-, fee, -mee-, uh, s], adjective
- p·t··ly ·m·dzܲ· adverb
- ܲe··t adjective
- ܲe··t· adjective
- ܲe··t··ly adverb
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of euphemism1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of euphemism1
Example Sentences
There was a criminal element, of course, but it was mostly blue-collar workers and street vendors who took it to endure tiring shifts, using the euphemism pampagilas or “performance-enhancer.”
Sometimes, he uses euphemisms like "a little disturbance" or a "period of transition" to describe the pain he's inflicting on Americans, but he insists that the country will be "rich" because of it.
Critics say "remigration" is simply a euphemism for an overtly racist mass deportation plan.
Whether Gifford is throwing out ribald euphemisms or Kotb's inspirational quotes are being derailed, the show’s pure magnetism is obvious and unrivaled.
While “repatriation” is sometimes used as a euphemism for deportations, in the context of the 1930s schemes it was used to convince Mexican Americans, citizens or not, to leave the United States voluntarily.
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