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What words is NOT a euphemism for the other words appeal beg implore beseech?
Trousers
Which of these words is a euphemism for the other words dislike abhor loathe and detest?
loathe
What is the difference between euphemism and dysphemism?
What is the difference between euphemism and dysphemism?" Dysphemism is negative words and euphemism is more towards positive words
Examples of euphemistic words?
A euphemism for fat is "pleasingly plump". A euphemism for feeling sick is feeling "under the weather". A euphemism for being fired is being "laid off".
Sentence of Euphemism?
One of the most common uses for a euphemism is to advise someone of the death of a loved one.
What is the substitution of an agreeable or non-offensive phrase for one that might be unpleasant or offensive.?
Euphemism
What are euphemism's?
Euphemism is the replacing of words by inoffensive or polite substitutes. Words are referred to as euphemisms when they provide a socially or politically correct means of expressing a private, awkward, or controversial subject.(see examples at the related question and link)Euphemism is a substitution of an agreeable word or phrase for something which would offend or something unpleasant to hear. An example of a sentence using euphemism is: He passed away. It seems less harsh than saying he died.
What euphemism is considered the oldest?
Euphemism is a generally innocuous word or expression used in place of one that may be found offensive or suggest something unpleasant. so bear is the oldest-known euphemism
What is the oldest known euphemism?
Euphemism is a generally innocuous word or expression used in place of one that may be found offensive or suggest something unpleasant. so bear is the oldest-known euphemism
What is a euphemism for?
euphemism for helper
What is another phrase for this means?
A metaphor perhaps? A simile? Depends what you're trying to say I guess. Rob, Hove Or possibly "euphemism". This is what I was seeking but couldn't find it here. Later I remembered "euphemism". green228
What is considered the oldest known euphemism?
Euphemism is a generally innocuous word or expression used in place of one that may be found offensive or suggest something unpleasant. so bear is the oldest-known euphemism
