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euphemize

 
Dictionary: eu·phe·mize   ('fə-mīz') pronunciation

v., -mized, -miz·ing, -miz·es.

v.tr.
To speak of or refer to by means of a euphemism.

v.intr.
To use euphemisms.

euphemizer eu'phe·miz'er n.

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verb

    To use evasive or deliberately vague language: equivocate, hedge, shuffle, tergiversate, weasel. Informal pussyfoot, waffle. Idioms: beataboutaroundthe bush, mince words. See clear/unclear.

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The verb has one meaning:

Meaning #1: refer to something with a euphemism
  Synonym: euphemise


 
 
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