Euphemism
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| '''Euphemism''' is the [[substitution]] of an [[agreeable]] or [[inoffensive]] expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant to the listener; or in the case of [[doublespeak]], to make it less troublesome for the speaker. | '''Euphemism''' is the [[substitution]] of an [[agreeable]] or [[inoffensive]] expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant to the listener; or in the case of [[doublespeak]], to make it less troublesome for the speaker. | ||
| + | The use of euphemisms is at its highest in sexual matters, closely followed by morbid matters. | ||
| ===Sexual euphemisms=== | ===Sexual euphemisms=== | ||
| :''[[sexual euphemisms]]'' | :''[[sexual euphemisms]]'' | ||
| + | *[[The birds and the bees]] | ||
| *[["It" as a euphemism for sexual intercourse]] | *[["It" as a euphemism for sexual intercourse]] | ||
| *[[Carnal knowledge]] for [[intercourse]] | *[[Carnal knowledge]] for [[intercourse]] | ||
| *[[Sex worker]] for [[prostitute]] | *[[Sex worker]] for [[prostitute]] | ||
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Euphemism is the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant to the listener; or in the case of doublespeak, to make it less troublesome for the speaker.
The use of euphemisms is at its highest in sexual matters, closely followed by morbid matters.
Sexual euphemisms
- The birds and the bees
- "It" as a euphemism for sexual intercourse
- Carnal knowledge for intercourse
- Sex worker for prostitute
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