Euphemism

//ˈjuː.fəˌmɪz.əm//

Word Type

Noun

The word "euphemism" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

dysphemism dysphemism expletive

Derived Terms

euphemism treadmill malphemism youthemism

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

expression locution saying

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

Type Of (IsA)

saying substitution for inapropriate word substitution for innapropriate word

Related Terms

euphemistic pseudonym

Related Terms

blunt euphemistic offensive vulgar

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