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Euphemism

British pronunciation/jˈuːfəmˌɪzəm/
American pronunciation/ˈjufəˌmɪzəm/
Euphemism
[NOUN]
1

a word or expression that is used instead of a harsh or insulting one in order to be more tactful and polite

antonyms : dysphemism
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1Euphemism aside, beavers are amazing and quite industrial animals.
2It uses euphemisms.
3Euphemism is quite interesting here.
4They all have these euphemisms.
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