One entry found for euphemism.

Main Entry: eu·phe·mism
Pronunciation: yü-f-miz-m
Function: noun
: the substitution of a mild or pleasant expression for one that is too strong or unpleasant; also : a mild or pleasant expression so substituted <"pass away" is a widely used euphemism for die>
- eu·phe·mis·tic /yü-f-mis-tik/ adjective
- eu·phe·mis·ti·cal·ly /-ti-k(-)l/ adverb

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