Examples of an euphemism

Answer 1

i think its when you replace a mean word with a less offensive word

eg. instead of using a swear word you might say

Mean

jerk

instead of the "s" word you might say crap ;) i cant swear on wiki answers!!^_^

or instead of saying black person because someone muht not like that you would say African American

Sorry if im wrong but i think im right your welcome

Answer 2

passed away instead of died, big-boned instead of fat, vertically challenged instead of short