Synonyms of euphemism

euphemism

noun

as in metaphor

a mild or pleasant word group of words that is used instead of one that is unpleasant or offensive

using "eliminate" as a euphemism for "kill"

She spoke in euphemisms when recounting the expletive-laden tirade.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• metaphor
• phrase
• term
• idiom
• colloquialism
• neologism
• expression
• circumlocution
• cliché
• analogy
• simile
• code word
• cliche
• archaism
• locution
• modernism
• slogan
• genteelism
• nice-nellyism
• provincialism
• motto
• shibboleth
• byword
• watchword
• cry

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dysphemism

• dysphemism

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