Euphemization
[yoo-fuh-mahyz] /ˈyu fəˌmaɪz/
verb (used with object), euphemized, euphemizing.
1.
to refer to by means of .
verb (used without object), euphemized, euphemizing.
2.
to employ euphemism.
/ˈjuːfɪˌmaɪz/
verb
1.
to speak in euphemisms or refer to by means of a euphemism
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[yoo-fon-ik] /yuˈfɒn ɪk/ adjective 1. pertaining to or characterized by . /juːˈfɒnɪk/ adjective 1. denoting or relating to euphony; pleasing to the ear 2. (of speech sounds) altered for ease of pronunciation
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