emphemism (0 synonym found)

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Definition of emphemism:

°The use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive or less vulgar than the word or phrase it replaces.
°A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.

Definition of emphemism:

°The use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive or less vulgar than the word or phrase it replaces.
°A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.

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