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euphemisms

The correct spelling is euphemisms.

How to pronounce euphemisms

noun

Say it like: Euf-emi-sms

The correct spelling is euphemisms. 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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