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Also known as euphemistic sense, euphemistically
thumb|Sign at a Rite Aid drugstore using common euphemisms for (from top): |alt=A yellow sign with a pointed bottom. At the top is the number 5 in an oval with a blue background. Below it are the words "family planning", "feminine hygiene", "feminine protection" and "sanitary protection"
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A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or phrase used in place of something more direct or blunt, often to avoid discomfort or offense. They matter because they reveal how people choose to discuss sensitive topics, and understanding them helps us recognize when language is being used to soften or obscure meaning.
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