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euphemise

/ˈjuː.fə.maɪz/

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verb

/ˈjuː.fə.maɪz/C1formalbritish
  • ruВыражать что-либо в мягкой или косвенной форме, используя эвфемизм.

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

  1. Use a euphemismC1formal

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

    ruИспользовать эвфемизм

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

    Synonymscushiongloss oversoftensugarcoattone downwhitewash

    Antonymsbluntcall

Forms
  • 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