euphemism
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The official announcement that Zhang and Liu were "under investigation" said that they were accused of "serious violations of discipline and law", which is a euphemism for corruption.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026
State media did not offer specifics, though it did say the ruling party had revealed numerous recent "deviations" in discipline -- a euphemism for corruption.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
On Russia’s VK platform, there are dozens of groups specifically for women seeking potential husbands serving in Ukraine—with names such as “Dates with Soldiers” and “Dates with Shoulder Marks,” a euphemism for someone in uniform.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025
“So it feels like it’s a euphemism for enforcement actions.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2025
It hurt, and that is not a euphemism.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
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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