Euphemism

noun

/ˈjuː.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/

Word Frequency: 0.6

Definitions

1.nounThe use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive, blunt or vulgar than the word or phrase which it replaces.

2.nounA word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.

Synonyms

understatement rewording rewriting euphemiser removal extenuation ease emunction weasel word abridgement mitigation cheapening

Antonyms

dysphemism expletive

Rhymes With

altruism skepticism mechanism despotism dynamism organism schism magnetism

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