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euphemism noun

  /ˈjuː.fəˌmɪz.əm/
  • (uncountable) The use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive, blunt or vulgar than the word or phrase which it replaces.
 eufemisme, verbloeming

euphemize verb

  • (transitive) To describe in euphemistic terms.
 bewimpelen
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