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A '''euphemism''' is the use of one word to replace another to respect the sensibilities of the listener. Example euphemisms for [[death]] include '''kick the bucket''' and '''pass over'''. "Creation science" is a euphemism for "creationism" used when addressing certain audiences.
A '''euphemism''' is the use of one word to replace another to respect the sensibilities of the listener. Example euphemisms for [[death]] include ''kick the bucket'' and ''pass over''. "Creation science" is a euphemism for "creationism" used when addressing certain audiences.
[[category:linguistics]]
[[category:linguistics]]