euphemize

Meanings

• To use a mild or indirect word or expression in place of one considered to be harsh, blunt, or offensive.

  - "Instead of telling her that she looks terrible in that dress, you could say, 'That dress doesn't really flatter your figure.'"
  - "Instead of yelling at your child, 'Why can't you be more like your brother?', you could say, 'I think your brother has some qualities that you could learn from.'"
  - "Instead of telling your friend, 'You're being ridiculous.', you could say, 'I can see where you're coming from, but there might be other perspectives to consider.'"

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Rhymes

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euphemize , prize , size , surprise

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Homophones

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1. euphemize
   

2. eupheneze
   

3. euphoneze
   

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Variants

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euphemize , euphemized , euphemizer , euphemizers , euphemizes , euphemizing , euphemise , euphemised , euphemises , euphemising

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Forms

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The verb form of euphemize is to use a mild or indirect word or expression in place of a harsh, blunt, or offensive one., The noun form of euphemize is a mild or indirect word or expression used in place of a harsh, blunt, or offensive one. For example, instead of using the word 'die' to describe the end of someone's life, a euphemism such as 'pass away' or 'go to a better place' might be used instead.

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Etymology

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From the Greek word eu meaning 'good' or 'well' and the Greek word phemizein meaning 'to proclaim' or 'to publish'. The term euphemize was first used in English in the late 18th century.

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1. Euphemismia: A medical condition characterized by the excessive or compulsive use of euphemisms, often to the point of affecting communication and making it more difficult for others to understand what is being said.

2. Dysphemia: The opposite of a euphemism, a dysphemism is a harsh, blunt, or offensive word or expression used to describe something or someone in a derogatory or derisive way. For example, instead of using a euphemism such as 'pass away' or 'go to a better place' to describe the end of someone's life, a dysphemism such as 'kick the bucket' or 'croak' might be used instead.

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Culture

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In various cultures, euphemisms have been used for various reasons, including religious beliefs, social norms, and personal preferences. For example, in some Eastern cultures, euphemisms are used to express ideas or concepts that are considered to be taboo or inappropriate to discuss directly. In Western cultures, euphemisms are often used for more mundane reasons, such as to make language sound more polite or refined, or to make language sound more scientific or objective. For example, instead of using the word 'dead' to describe someone who has passed away, a euphemism such as 'passed away' or 'gone to a better place' might be used instead. Similarly, instead of using the word 'defecate' to describe the act of passing stool, a euphemism such as 'have a bowel movement' or 'go to the bathroom' might be used instead.

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