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euphemism [ˈju:fəmɪzəm] SUBST

euphemism

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Euphemismus m <-, -men> geh

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Taboos often extend to cover discussion of taboo topics, resulting in euphemisms and replacement of taboo words. en.wikipedia.org

Red can also be a euphemism for fair-skinned people in order not to call their color white and allow it to be associated with vitiligo. en.wikipedia.org

Phrases such as gone to a better world, gone before, and joined the silent majority served as euphemisms for died. en.wikipedia.org

Slang is often to be found in areas of the lexicon that refer to things considered taboo (see euphemism). en.wikipedia.org

The latter phrase has been widely used as a euphemism for the grave, and has formed the title of several mystery novels. en.wikipedia.org

This led to the phrase the rabbit died being used as a euphemism for a positive pregnancy test. en.wikipedia.org

Another tradition involves the use of euphemisms for culturally sensitive issues. en.wikipedia.org

All these were also used as euphemisms to refer to uterus in folk magic. en.wikipedia.org

Rather than printing the song titles on the reverse of the album's sleeve, the band instead replaced them with various euphemisms for feces. en.wikipedia.org

Those outside the organization may consider it to be a euphemism for protection money. en.wikipedia.org

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