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Word | Euphemism |
Portuguese Meaning | eufemismo |
an inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive / an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh / A figure in which a harts or indelicate word or expression is softened / mild expression in place of an unpleasant one / a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing. / a mild or pleasant word or phrase that is used instead of one that is unpleasant or offensive, | |
Usage | ⇒ Pass awayis a euphemism for die ⇒ The expression "he passed away" is a euphemism for "he died." ⇒ using “eliminate” as a euphemism for “kill” ⇒ “downsizing” as a euphemism for cuts |
Synonyms | expression, amelioration, euphuism, mannerism, purism, circumlocution, cushioning, figure of speech, mitigation, phrase, mollification, substitution, tergiversation, artifice, artificiality, catchphrase, clause, cliche, code word, easy, |
Antonyms | dysphemism, crude term, crass term, |
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