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to create distance between ourselves and an uncomfortable topic (apex)
Lurline McLaughlin
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∙ 7y agoSometimes using them is being polite. Also some people don't like the so-called real term. Senior citizen is better than being called an old person.
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What is Euphemism used in a sentence?
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.
How do yo use the word euphemism in a sentence?
The father talked with euphemism of how the child's mother had passed away.
How do you use euphemism in a sentence?
I use a euphemism instead of a curse word when there are ladies present. The madder the Captain gets, the more interesting his euphemisms become!
What is a sentence using the word euphemism?
Being treated like a girl is a common euphemism for not being taken seriously. Companies will often use a term such as furlough, downsize, or layoff as a euphemism for firing employees.
Use euphemism in a sentence?
Her mother had passed away due to her sickness. (In this sentence, "passed away" is a euphemism for died.)
How do you use the word euphemism in a sentence?
He was released yesterday at the funeral.
What is a euphemism for?
euphemism for helper
What is an example of euphemism in Romeo and Juliet?
An example of euphemism in Romeo and Juliet is when Romeo and Juliet refer to death as "wedding bed" when they discuss their impending deaths as a result of their forbidden love. They use this euphemism to soften the harsh reality of their situation.
What is the euphemism for housemaid?
euphemism of ugly
What is euphemism for helper?
euphemism for helper
What is a euphemism for helper?
euphemism for helper
What rhymes with euphemism?
There are no perfect rhymes for the word euphemism.
