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euphemism

noun
YOO-fuh-miz-um/ˈjuː.fəˌmɪz.əm/

Pluraleuphemisms

2 meanings of euphemism

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  1. 1
    nouncountable
    A softer word or phrase used in place of a rude or harsh one.

    "Passed away" is a gentle euphemism for "died."

    My grandma uses a lot of euphemisms when she talks about the bathroom.

    Oppositedysphemism

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  2. 2
    noununcountable
    The habit of using a softer word or phrase instead of a rude or harsh one.

    Politicians often hide bad news behind euphemism.

    The book helps parents talk to kids about their bodies without euphemism.

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Origin

It comes from a Greek word for speaking with words of good omen, from "well" and "voice" or "talk".