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euphemism

The correct spelling is euphemism.

How to pronounce euphemism

/ˈjuː.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/
noun

IPA: /ˈjuː.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/

Say it like: Euf-emi-sm

The correct spelling is euphemism. The use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive, blunt or vulgar than the word or phrase which it replaces.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive, blunt or vulgar than the word or phrase which it replaces.
  2. 2.A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.

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