euphemism (Q18295)

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innocuous word or expression used in place of one that may be found offensive or which the speaker wants to hide
  • euphemistic sense
  • euphemistically
  • Euphemism
Language Label Description Also known as
English
euphemism
innocuous word or expression used in place of one that may be found offensive or which the speaker wants to hide
  • euphemistic sense
  • euphemistically
  • Euphemism

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instance of
stylistic device
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linguistic usus
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deception
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manipulation
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