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Euphemism (2)
EUPHEMISM (2)

Definition: The use of pleasant, polite or harmless-sounding word or expression to mask harsh, rude or infamous truths, e.g. 'to pass away' for 'to die'.
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* All six elements should be in.


1. Purposeful to select specific word or expression.

2. Believed necessary to communicate in special way.

3. No possibility of a misunderstanding in situation.

4. No fear or lack of confidence will be responsible.

5. User would ordinarily be direct - not the routine.

6. Usage serves purpose(s) or achieves objective(s).
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Quote: "Teachers open the door, but you must enter yourself". - Chinese proverb.

See perfect USE (4).
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See perfect FORTITUDE.

Quote: "We have consistently honored rhetoric at the expense of concrete action". - Umaru Yar'Adua.
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See perfect LOSS (3).

Quote: "Between flattery and admiration, there often flows a river of contempt". - Minna Antrim.

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