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Euphemism

A polite word or expression used in place of a blunter one in order to avoid giving offence.

Examples include pass away for die, and lavatory or rest room for toilet.

  • You are telling me a fairy tale. (=a lie)
  • He has passed away. (= He has died.)

 

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