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In a way. Euphemisms soften a harsh term while an understatement represents the original concept in a way that lessens its meaning. Sometimes these can overlap. For example, a person might refer to themselves as sick even though they are dying. However, most euphemisms such as passed away convey the full meaning of the word but present it in a much more gentle way.

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