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guajiro [1.7K]
2 years ago
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define euphemism and explain how it is related to connotative meaning. Give an example of a common euphemism.

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frosja888 [35]2 years ago
5 0
<span>a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

Spilling water on pants and kids laughing at you is an common euphemism




 
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jeka942 years ago
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The term euphemism refers to polite, indirect expressions which replace words and phrases considered harsh and impolite or which suggest something unpleasant.

Euphemism is an idiomatic expression which loses its literal meanings and refers to something else in order to hide its unpleasantness. For example, “kick the bucket” is a euphemism that describes the death of a person. In addition, many organizations use the term “downsizing” for the distressing act of “firing” its employees.
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