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euphemisms

noun
SayYOO-fuh-miz-umz/ˈjuː.fəˌmɪz.əmz/

1 meaning of euphemisms

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of euphemism.

    The memo was full of euphemisms like "rightsizing" and "workforce adjustment" instead of layoffs.

    Military reports have long relied on euphemisms to soften the cost of war.

euphemisms is a form of euphemism

euphemism, noun: A word or phrase used in place of another that is more offensive, blunt, or vulgar. Full entry

Forms
euphemismeuphemisms plural
Spelling
euphemism → euphemisms: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /z/.

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