Definitions for: Euphemism

[n] an inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive

Webster (1913) Definition: Eu"phe*mism, n. [Gr. ? fr. ? to use word of a good
omen; ? well + ? to speak: cf. F. euph['e]misme. See Fame.]
(Rhet.)
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.

See Also: blank, darn, expression, heck, locution, saying

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