What is an euphemism

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solomonzelman · Answer

Hmm really hard word to define, I think of it as

A substitute for some other thing, something that when substituted makes the sentence sound better.

$\color{green}{USING}$

$\color{blue}{Passed~~~~away}$   or   $\color{blue}{Departed}$    instead of      $\color{red}{died}$
$\color{blue}{Correctional~~~~facility}$               instead of      $\color{red}{jail}$
$\color{blue}{Pregnancy~~~~termination}$          instead of     $\color{red}{abortion}$
$\color{blue}{On~~~~the~~~~streets}$                        instead of     $\color{red}{homeless}$

$\color{green}{is~~~~called~~~~"Euphemism".}$

solomonzelman · Answer

See more on http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples/examples-of-euphemism.html

anonymous · Answer

mmmm yea i thought so too

beccaboo333 · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Google defines it as,

eu·phe·mism
ˈyo͞ofəˌmizəm/Submit
noun
1.
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
"“downsizing” as a euphemism for cuts"
synonyms:	polite term, indirect term, circumlocution, substitute, alternative, understatement, genteelism More

anonymous · Answer

http://literarydevices.net/euphemism/ Definition of Euphemism The term euphemism refers to polite, indirect expressions which replace words and phrases considered harsh and impolite or suggest something unpleasant. Euphemism is an idiomatic expression which loses its literal meanings and refers to something else in order to hide its unpleasantness. For example, “kick the bucket” is a euphemism that expresses death of a person. In addition, many organizations use the term “downsizing” for the rude act of “firing” its employees. Euphemism depends largely on the social context of the speakers and writers where they feel the need of replacing certain words which may prove embarrassing for particular listeners or readers in a particular situation.