Canadian English Meaning of euphemism

euphemism

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Definitions and Meaning of euphemism in English

Wordnet

euphemism (n)

an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh

Webster

euphemism (n.)

A figure in which a harts or indelicate word or expression is softened; a way of describing an offensive thing by an inoffensive expression; a mild name for something disagreeable.

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euphemism

an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harshA figure in which a harts or indelicate word or expre

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dysphemism

euphemise => euphemise, euphausiacea => Krill, euphausia pacifica => _ Pacific krill_, euphagus carilonus => Red-winged blackbird, euphagus => Blackbird,