Definitionn. an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
Last update: September 20, 2015
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'Pass away'is a euphemism for 'die'. [Please select]
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New words are constantly being coined, some will prove ephemeral, others are here to stay. ยท Euphemism is a source of change. [noun]
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It uses the euphemism ' value for money ' to justify its poverty pay measures. [noun]
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In like manner, Sleep came to be used as a euphemism for Death. [Please select]
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[38-1] A euphemism for pregnant; the original is _eigi heil_. [Please select]
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He was exactly in the frame of mind to grasp at the euphemism offered by Selma. [Please select]
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Droll, of course, was only the girl's derisive euphemism. [Please select]
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"A euphemism for the devil," said Hilary, grimly; "he is the animal part of us, I have been brought up to believe." [Please select]
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Germany would object vigorously if we or the States should land marines to prevent the Turks from applying the favorite remedy, vukuart--that means events, you know--their euphemism for massacre at rather frequent intervals. [Please select]
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