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A euphemism is a word or phrase that takes the place of a taboo? term. When a phrase becomes a euphemism, its literal meaning is often pushed aside. (For instance, in the English language, we have bathrooms with no facilities for bathing, and we rarely use the word gay to describe a cheerful demeanor.) Euphemisms can eventually become taboo words themselves. |
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A euphemism is a word or phrase that is used in place of a disagreeable or offensive term. When a phrase becomes a euphemism, its literal meaning is often pushed aside. (For instance, in the English language, we have bathrooms with no facilities for bathing, and we rarely use the word gay to describe a cheerful demeanor.) Euphemisms can eventually become taboo words themselves. |
Many euphemisms fall into one or more of these categories:
See also politeness?, doublespeak.
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