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That is a euphemism.
Cowboys often used a euphemism instead of the actual term.
The euphemism, casualties is used to replace the word deaths.
The word "john" is a euphemism, or substitute, for the word "toilet."
A euphemism is a figure of speech. You use a euphemism when you don't want to use the actual name or word for something.Instead of saying that she died, he used a euphemism.
My grandfather passed away last week.
Don't worry, you've got a simple cancer.
A euphemism is a word or phrase that is used in place of one that is negative or unsavory. For example, "passed away" is used as a euphemism for "died".
The hippo was a euphemism for the loud lion a few miles away.
The individual tends to exercise the truth creatively.
Her mother had passed away due to her sickness. (In this sentence, "passed away" is a euphemism for died.)
The father talked with euphemism of how the child's mother had passed away.
One of the most common uses for a euphemism is to advise someone of the death of a loved one.
A dysphemism brings about negative feelings about the word, whereas, a euphemism brings about positive feelings. Example for the word 'used car' junker - dysphemism certified pre-owned car - euphemism