euphemise
/ˈjuːfəmaɪz/
verb
- To use a mild, indirect, or vague word or phrase instead of one that is harsh, blunt, or offensive.
- The politician tried to euphemise the tax increase by calling it a 'revenue enhancement'.
- Parents often euphemise death by telling children that a pet has 'gone to sleep'.
- Instead of saying someone was fired, the manager would euphemise it as 'letting them go'.
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