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euphemism - Dictionary definition and meaning for word euphemism
Definition
(noun) an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
(noun) an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for euphemism
Assuming: females are milder than males as they are more emotionally inclined.
It reads like E(xpress) U(yourself) Phemism(like feminism).
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by vaibhavk_
by vaibhavk_
you+feminisn(sounds like) girls try to avoid certain words and circumlocate... so if u practise euphemism, you act like a female
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by maddy232323
by maddy232323
eu- <> dys-
(good) <> (bad)
-phemi ~ phone ~ sound
=> euphemism ~ make good speech instead of bad one
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by pateheo
by pateheo
eu ‘well’ + phēmē ‘speaking.’
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by nag1989
by nag1989
eu(r u?)+phemism(feminist)
instead of saying " r u feminist" we can say " r u in favor of women rights?" because the first one seems hursh and rude :)
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by disaster
by disaster
Euphemism = e + u + ph + emission; your phone emission i.e sound is sweet.
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by shaktipada
by shaktipada