Euphemism

A metaphor is a literary device that compares to unlike things. Example: She is the open road (Evidently, no woman is a road, but by saying a woman is a road, one can infer qualities of the woman's character. She could provide escape, adventure, or discovery.) A euphemism is a way of describing something so that it is less offensive, rude, or insensitive. Example: Instead of saying that someone has "died", one could say that someone has "passed away". This is a gentler way of saying something that could be considered harsh.

Not really.

Euphemisms I've heard for trash (or garbage, or rubbish) collectors include:

Hygiene Operative

Recycling Technician

Sanitation Engineer

Sanitation Officer

Waste Controller

Garbologist (humorous term, Australian)

kicking the bucket

A euphemism is a polite, socially acceptable way of naming something else. For example, a public toilet being called a "comfort station", or "Sailsbury steak" as a euphemism for a hamburger.

1) maintenance engineer.

2.) minister of maintenance.

The euphemism "sanitation worker" refers to individuals responsible for waste collection and management, often used to convey respect for their important role in maintaining public health and cleanliness. This term elevates the perception of the job, distancing it from the potentially negative connotations associated with waste disposal. It highlights the professionalism and essential services provided by these workers, acknowledging their contributions to community well-being.

The words crippled or handicapped are sometimes applied in place of disabled. Here's a sentence. The ship was crippled because it grazed the rocks along the coast, and it had to be towed into the harbor.

Set their soul to eternal rest; Caused their own soul to depart; Took their own life.

Butthole-ish

buyin a car or kickin a toy

"lead qualification specialist"

or

"inside sales"

Our) peculiar institution

he has gone

Scryer; Seer; Caster of stones/bones; Cybil; are all general terms.

Cartographer - reader of cards.

Tassographer - reader of tea leaves

Palmist - reader of palms

Psychometer - reader of the possessions of others

Hydromancer - one who reads the future in a bowl of water

Gardener

magnetism

chemistry

lust

yearning

Euphemisms for a black person include: a "person of color" an "African American" an "American of African decent"

The US government often refers to "enhanced interrogation techniques" as a method to discuss torture without using that word.

Not actually a euphemism, but a positive connotation, would be confident, proud, or "not given to false modesty".

An example of a euphemism expression is "he kicked the bucket" instead of simply saying he died.

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