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euphemism

/ˈjuː.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/
noun

  1. The use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive, blunt or vulgar than the word or phrase which it replaces.

  2. A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.

Antonymsdysphemism, expletive

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