euphemism
Day 5Level 1YOO-fum-ih-zuhm
circumlocution
use of an inoffensive or indirect language in place of unpleasant language
Part of Speech: noun
Synonyms:
circumlocution, pretense
Antonyms:
directness, straightforwardness
Example Sentence:
The team leader uses euphemism for lethargy and careless observation for his members in team meetings.
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