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The use of one word to replace another to respect the sensibilities of the listener. Examples include 'darn' and 'fiddlesticks'.
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A '''euphemism''' is the use of one word to replace another to respect the sensibilities of the listener. Example euphamisms for [[death]] include '''kick the bucket''' and '''pass over'''.
  
 
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Revision as of 03:15, August 12, 2007

A euphemism is the use of one word to replace another to respect the sensibilities of the listener. Example euphamisms for death include kick the bucket and pass over.