Euphemism(noun)
A mild or indirect word or expression used instead of one considered too harsh or blunt.
Hindi meaning:शिष्टोक्ति
Synonyms: Substitution, Softening, Circumlocution, Indirectness
Antonyms: Bluntness, Directness, Frankness, Plain speaking
Example: Saying “passed away” is a common euphemism for “died.”
Trick to remember: “You-feel-ism” — when you choose softer words so the listener feels better.
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