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A '''euphemism''' is the use of one word or phrase to replace another to respect the sensibilities of the listener. Example euphemisms for [[death]] include ''kick the bucket'' and ''pass over''.
A '''euphemism''' is the replacement of a direct statement of something potentially unpleasant with an indirect expression For example, instead of stating that someone has "died", one might say that he has "passed away".
[[category:linguistics]]
[[category:linguistics]]