Euphemise (Verb)
Meaning
Refer to something with a euphemism.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- They would often euphemise their uncle's passing by saying he went to a better place.
- The politician was skilled at euphemising the negative aspects of the policy to gain public support.
- The manager tried to euphemise the layoffs by terming them 'career transition opportunities'.
- Many cultures euphemise death by referring to it as 'the great beyond' or 'eternal rest'.
- The company attempted to euphemise their decision to charge for a previously free service by calling it a 'nominal fee'.