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Need synonyms for euphemism? Here's a list of similar words from our thesaurus that you can use instead.
A nicer word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt
“Reform is a polite euphemism for forcing banks to close out bad loans, enforce bankruptcy, and require layoffs of excess workers.”
A word or phrase that departs from straightforward, literal language
The use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive
The presentation of something as being smaller or less good or important than it really is
Evasion of the truth, or of telling the truth
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