euphemism (Q1246)
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innocuous word or expression used in place of one that may be found offensive or which the speaker wants to hide
- euphemism
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | euphemism |
innocuous word or expression used in place of one that may be found offensive or which the speaker wants to hide |
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euphémisme (French)
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eufemismo (Portuguese)
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Figura retórica de pensamento que consiste em evitar palavras próprias (verba propria) sobre as quais recai um interdito linguístico de origem religiosa, moral ou social e em atenuar ou suavizar o significado de palavras cruéis, molestas, grosseiras ou desagradáveis. (Dicionário Terminológico)
eufemizmas (Lithuanian)
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еуфемизам (Serbian)
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ევფემიზმი (Georgian)
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