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euphemizing

/juːˌfɛmɪˈzaɪzɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does euphemizing mean?

verb

The act of replacing an unpleasant or offensive term with a more agreeable or less offensive one, often in order to avoid offense or to make something seem more palatable.

Example

"The politician was accused of euphemizing the true nature of the economic crisis in order to avoid alarming the public."

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