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Euphemism

Meaning: a word or phrase used to avoid saying an unpleasant or offensive word.

Synonyms: substitute, understatement, underplaying, softening, politeness;

Examples of Words and Phrases using Euphemism
Between jobs instead of unemployed.
Economical instead of cheap.
Negative cash flow instead of broke.
Big-boned instead of fat or overweight.
Vertically challenged instead of short.

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September 16, 2019

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