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plural of euphemism
Synonyms of euphemisms
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 & Near Synonyms for euphemisms
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for euphemisms
- dysphemisms
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“Euphemisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphemisms. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.
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