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euphemism

/ˈjufəˌmɪzəm/ /ˈjuːfəˌmɪzəm/
noun
GeneralLinguistics
  1. 1 örtmece, güzel adlandırma countable

Definition (English)

A mild or indirect word or expression used instead of one that may seem too harsh or unpleasant.

Example Sentences

  1. She used a euphemism to avoid talking about the death.
    Ölümden bahsetmekten kaçınmak için bir örtmece kullandı.
  2. Saying 'passed away' is a common euphemism for dying.
    'Vefat etti' demek, ölmek için yaygın bir güzel adlandırmadır.

Synonyms

polite expressionmild expression

Antonyms

dysphemism

Collocations

use a euphemismcommon euphemismeuphemism for deathpolitical euphemism