euphemizing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of using a mild or indirect word or expression in place of one considered to be harsh, blunt, or offensive.

  - "Instead of using the word 'die', a euphemism like 'pass away' is used."
  - "The euphemism 'let go' is used instead of the term 'fire' in a business context."

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Variants

List of all variants of euphemizing that leads to same result
euphemize , euphemized , euphemizer , euphemizers , euphemizes , euphemizing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word eu- (good) and phemia (speech).

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Trivia

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1. The word 'euphemism' first appeared in English in the 16th century.

2. The use of euphemisms can be traced back to ancient Greek and Roman literature.

3. Euphemisms are often used in politics and business to soften the impact of negative news or decisions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Euphemistic language: Language that uses euphemisms to avoid using harsh or offensive words.

2. Taboo words: Words that are considered offensive or inappropriate in certain contexts and are often replaced with euphemisms.

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Culture

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Euphemisms have been used throughout history and across cultures to soften the impact of harsh or unpleasant realities. They can be found in various forms of literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "euphemizing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where a euphemism is used instead of a harsh word. For example, imagine someone passing away instead of dying.

2. associate
   

   - Associate euphemizing with positive or pleasant concepts, such as kindness or respect.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device, such as an acronym, to help remember the meaning of a particular euphemism.

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