euphemism
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Euphemism elided truth, and when the truth couldn’t be denied, it was acknowledged with little sense of pleasure or celebration.
From Washington Post • Jun. 20, 2019
I trace it in the book back a couple decades to what I call the Age of Euphemism.
From Slate • Nov. 21, 2017
Best Euphemism: When talking about Drew, Des says, “I just want to give him the world.”
From Time • Jul. 30, 2013
The Best Use of a Euphemism: Biden calls out “marlarkey” when he sees it: "This is a bunch of stuff."
From Slate • Oct. 12, 2012
Euphemism, the choice of words not harsh for harsh ideas, has its uses.
From English: Composition and Literature by Webster, W. F. (William Franklin)
Vocabulary lists containing euphemism
The Great Gatsby
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Rhetoric
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The AP English Exam: Rhetorical and Literary Terms 1
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