euphemism (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 10
def an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
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Hypernym saying, expression, locution
Derivationally related form euphemism → euphemistic; euphemism → euphemize
Antonym euphemism → dysphemism
Member of this domain - USAGE asleep(p), at peace(p), at rest(p), deceased, departed, gone; neutralization, neutralisation; passing, loss, departure, exit, expiration, going, release; collateral damage; sanitation department; bowel movement, movement, bm; leak, wetting, making water, passing water
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Domain of synset - USAGE asleep(p), at peace(p), at rest(p), deceased, departed, gone; neutralization, neutralisation; passing, loss, departure, exit, expiration, going, release; collateral damage; sanitation department; bowel movement, movement, bm; leak, wetting, making water, passing water
Derivationally related form euphemistic → euphemism; euphemize → euphemism
Antonym dysphemism → euphemism
Hyponym saying, expression, locution

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