Euphemize (Verb)
Meaning
Refer to something with a euphemism.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- She tried to euphemize her sudden departure from the company by saying she was 'pursuing new opportunities'.
- The politician's speechwriter carefully chose words to euphemize the harsh realities of economic decline.
- The family attempted to euphemize their dog's passing by saying it 'went to sleep' for the sake of the children.
- The real estate agent euphemized the rundown house's condition by describing it as 'having character' and being a 'fixer-upper'.
- The company executive euphemized the mass layoffs by referring to them as 'company restructuring efforts'.