LITERATURE QUESTIONS
MISCELLENEOUS QUESTIONS
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vague idea
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inoffensive expression
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a verbal play
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a wise saying
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Detailed explanation-1: -noun. eu·phe·mism ˈyü-fə-ˌmi-zəm. Synonyms of euphemism. : the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant.
Detailed explanation-2: -Euphemism examples: “Passed away” instead of “died” “Let go” instead of “fired” “Make love” instead of “sex” “Put down” instead of “euthanized”
Detailed explanation-3: -an inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive. 1. ‘Senior citizen’ is a euphemism for ‘old person’. 2. ‘User fees’ is just a politician’s euphemism for taxes.
Detailed explanation-4: -A euphemism (/ˈjuːfɪˌmɪzəm/) is an innocuous word or expression used in place of one that is deemed offensive or suggests something unpleasant.