# euphemisms

Pronunciation: say "YOO-fuh-miz-umz" /ˈjuː.fəˌmɪz.əmz/

## Noun

1. Plural of euphemism. — plural of euphemism
   - Simple: Plural of euphemism. Use it for gentle words people say instead of harsh or rude ones.
   - _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._

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