Euphemism definition

Euphemism

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WordNet

(1) An inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive

WiktionaryText

Recorded since 1656; from < < < + < .

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.