euphemism
noun
Pronunciation: ˈjuːfəmɪzəm
Definition
A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh, blunt, or unpleasant when referring to something sensitive.
Examples
Calling a firing a 'downsizing' is a classic corporate euphemism.
He used the euphemism 'passed away' because he couldn't bring himself to say his grandmother had died.
The politician relied on a euphemism to hide the true cost of the new tax policy.
Synonyms of euphemism
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