Euphemism a mild or indirect word or expression

substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing – euphemisms

have connotative meaning

Euphemism“I’m going to have to let you go” instead of saying “you’re fired.”

“love handles” instead of saying “fat”

Euphemism“dog nuisance” instead of “dog poop”

“passed away” instead of saying “it died”

More Examples… “correctional facility” instead of “jail” “big-boned” instead of “heavy” “domestic worker” instead of “maid” “sanitation engineer” instead of

garbage man