euphemism synonyms

euphemism

n.

substitution, doublespeak, softened expression, polite term, code word, mock modesty, prudishness, indirection, metaphorical speech, verbal extenuation, word in good taste, overdelicacy of speech, affected refinement, genteelism, nice-Nellyism.

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