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Synonyms of euphemism
- using "eliminate" as a euphemism for "kill"
- She spoke in euphemisms when recounting the expletive-laden tirade.
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms for euphemism
- dysphemism
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“Euphemism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphemism. Accessed 21 Sep. 2020.
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The first known use of euphemism was circa 1681
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