Synonyms of euphemism
3 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for euphemism is genteelism. Other synonyms of euphemism are codeword and perfumed terms of the time. The opposite of euphemism is expletive.
Synonyms and similar words for euphemism
nounA word or phrase that replaces another in this way.
- codeword
- genteelismA nicer word used instead of a vulgar or distasteful word.
nounMore synonyms
- perfumed terms of the time rareA euphemism.
Opposite of euphemism
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Meaning of euphemism
- noun The use of a word or phrase to replace another one that is more offensive, blunt or vulgar.
- noun A word or phrase that replaces another in this way.
euphemism in other languages
Questions about synonyms of euphemism
- What is another word for euphemism?
- Euphemism has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as genteelism, codeword and perfumed terms of the time.
- What is the opposite of euphemism?
- The opposite of euphemism is expletive.
- What does euphemism mean?
- Euphemism means the use of a word or phrase to replace another one that is more offensive, blunt or vulgar.
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