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euphamism

 

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Euphemism

Part of speech: noun

Sense 1: A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh, blunt, or offensive.

Example sentence: He passed away is a euphemism commonly used for saying someone has died.

Sense 2: The use of euphemistic language or expressions.

Example sentence: The politician used euphemism to soften the impact of his controversial statement.

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