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euphemise

/ˈjuː.fə.maɪz/

Übersetzung: Etwas in einer beschönigenden, mildernden oder indirekten Weise ausdrücken, indem ein Euphemismus verwendet wird.

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verb

C1formalbritish/ˈjuː.fə.maɪz/

A verb meaning to express something in a mild or indirect way, using a euphemism.

  • 🇩🇪Etwas in einer beschönigenden, mildernden oder indirekten Weise ausdrücken, indem ein Euphemismus verwendet wird.
  1. Use a euphemism C1 formal

    To refer to something unpleasant or embarrassing using a milder or more indirect word or phrase.

    • She euphemised his dismissal as 'early retirement'.
    • Politicians often euphemise tax increases as 'revenue enhancement'.
    • He euphemised the layoffs as 'rightsizing the company'.

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    Synonyme: cushiongloss oversoftensugarcoattone downwhitewash

    Antonyme: bluntcall

  • euphemised past participle
  • euphemized past participle
  • euphemised past simple
  • euphemized past simple
  • euphemising present participle
  • euphemizing present participle
  • euphemises third person singular
  • euphemizes third person singular