EUPHEMIZE


Meaning of EUPHEMIZE in English

— euphemization , n. — euphemizer , n.

/yooh"feuh muyz'/ , v. , euphemized, euphemizing .

v.t.

1. to refer to by means of euphemism.

v.i.

2. to employ euphemism.

Also, esp. Brit., euphemise .

[ 1855-60; euphemízein to use words of good omen. See EUPHEMISM, -IZE ]

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