euphemism

/ˈjuː.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/

noun

  1. 1

    The use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive, blunt or vulgar than the word or phrase which it replaces.

  2. 2

    A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.

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