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A euphemism is often a word or phrase that is used to act as a polite or less offensive form of another word or phrase.

This is found most often in "politically correct" speech.

Example:

normal form: He is unemployed now, because he was fired.

euphemism: He is unemployed now, because he was downsized.

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