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euphemize
eu·phe·mize
/
ˈyu
fəˌmaɪz
/
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yoo
-f
uh
-mahyz
]
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verb,
eu·phe·mized,
eu·phe·miz·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to refer to by means of
euphemism
.
verb (used without object)
2.
to employ
euphemism
.
Also,
especially British,
eu·phe·mise.
Origin:
1855–60;
<
Greek
euphēmízein
to use words of good omen. See
euphemism
,
-ize
Related forms
eu·phe·mi·za·tion,
noun
eu·phe·miz·er,
noun
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euphemize
or
euphemise
(ˈjuːfɪˌmaɪz)
—
vb
to speak in euphemisms or refer to by means of a euphemism
euphemise
or
euphemise
—
vb
'euphemizer
or
euphemise
—
n
'euphemiser
or
euphemise
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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