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Euphemism A euphemism /ˈjufəˌmɪzəm/ is a generally innocuous word or expression used in place of one that may be found offensive or suggest something unpleasant. Some euphemisms are intended to amuse; while others use bland, inoffensive terms for things the user wishes to downplay.
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- Euthanasia is the act of deliberately ending a person's life to relieve suffering. For example, a doctor who gives a patient with terminal cancer an overdose of muscle relaxants to end their life would be considered to have carried out euthanasia.
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Pleonasm Not to be confused with Neoplasm. Pleonasm (/ˈpliːənæzəm/; from Greek πλεονασμός (pleonasmos), from πλέον (pleon), meaning more, too much) is the use of more words or parts of words than is necessary or sufficient for clear expression: examples are black darkness, burning fire, or people's democracy.
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What is a eulogy? Question: What is a eulogy? Answer: A eulogy is a speech (or a piece of writing) that praises a person, event, or thing. Most often, we think of a eulogy as a speech at a funeral given to honor the deceased. Eulogy comes from the Greek eulogia, meaning “good speech” or “fine language.” The Bible does not say anything specifically about eulogies.
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- Top Definition. ahem. The sound made when a person clears his/her throat, often interjected when speaking or writing to indicate that the next word or phrase is used ironically or euphemistically, (esp. with regard to sexual euphemisms). Sometimes used to replace a sexually explicit word or phrase altogether.When used on its own or at the end of a sentence, indicates that the entire previous sentence has been intended ironically or euphemistically. Similar to the addition of not, as in: Well that TV show was interesting ...he sound made when a person clears his/her throat, often interjected when speaking or writing to indicate that the next word or phrase is used ironically or euphemistically, (esp. with regard to sexual euphemisms). Sometimes used to replace a sexually explicit word or phrase altogether.
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euphemism Definition of euphemism. : the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant; also : the expression so substituted.
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What Can You Put on Grease Burns? The New York University (NYU) Langone Medical Center recommends covering a deep grease burn with a cool moist dressing to remove heat. Phys.org suggests removing any clothing or jewelry before the injury has a chance to swell by cutting around any clothing that is stuck to the burn.
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The Joys of No Income Tax, the Agonies of Other Kinds Inside Texas, however, the state’s tax system is not universally beloved. Although few are calling for Texas to impose its own income tax, the way the state employs property, sales and business taxes to finance services, particularly education, draws criticism and debate across the political spectrum.
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- up vote 14 down vote accepted. The use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive or less vulgar than the word or phrase it replaces. The general term for these is euphemism. The use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive or less vulgar than the word or phrase it replaces. Edit: just found another term: minced oath. I've never actually heard this term used, mind you, but still, it's a closer match than plain euphemism.
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eulogy Define eulogy: a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased; high praise — eulogy in a sentence a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased; high praise…
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euthanasia Medical Definition of euthanasia. : the act or practice of causing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy—called also mercy killing.
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euthanasia Full Definition of EUTHANASIA. : the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy.— eu·tha·na·sic \-zik, -sik\ adjective. See euthanasia defined for English-language learners. the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy. — eu·tha·na·sic \-zik, -sik\ adjective.
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euthanasia Euthanasia. [ Greek, good death. ] The term normally implies an intentional termination of life by another at the explicit request of the person who wishes to die. Euthanasia is generally defined as the act of killing an incurably ill person out of concern and compassion for that person's suffering.It is sometimes called mercy killing, but many advocates of euthanasia define mercy killing more precisely as the ending of another person's life without his or her request.Euthanasia, on the other hand, is usually separated into two categories: passive euthanasia and active euthanasia. Greek, good death. ] The term normally implies an intentional termination of life by another at the explicit request of the person who wishes to die. Euthanasia is generally defined as the act of killing an incurably ill person out of concern and compassion for that person's suffering.
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emasculation emasculation (plural emasculations) 1  The act of depriving of virility, or the state of being so deprived; castration. 2  The act of depriving, or state of being deprived, of vigor or strength; unmanly weakness.
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Examples of Euphemism A euphemism is a polite expression used in place of words or phrases that otherwise might be considered harsh or unpleasant to hear. Euphemisms are used regularly, and there are many examples in every day language. Some euphemisms are used in order to make a blunt or unpleasant truth seem less harsh.
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euphemism Examples of euphemism in a sentence. 1  Cougar is the euphemism for a woman who has reached mid-life, who is single, financially secure and on the lookout for relationships with younger men—as in “prey.” —Kerry Gold, Vancouver Sun, 17 Feb. 2001.
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Logic and Argument Equivocation: Equates two meanings of the same word falsely. Example: The end of a thing is its perfection; hence, death is the perfection of life. (The argument is fallacious because there are two different definitions of the word end involved in the argument.)
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Understatement Euphemism–Euphemism is not a form of understatement, yet they are related. A euphemism is a polite way of saying something more unpleasant or taboo. Euphemism often minimizes the discomfort the speaker feels with the subject at hand, and makes it more palatable by lessening the extremity of the situation. Meiosis–Meiosis is a combination of understatement and euphemism.
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"What is ""euphemistic""" Usage examples of euphemistic. Platonic tenderness and protectiveness, together with all those other euphemistic synonyms, that make them eager to assist the weak and fragile, to try to educate and elevate, and particularly to find out just how weak, fragile, uneducated and unelevated a helpless lady may be.
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Euphemistic Meaning Video shows what euphemistic means. of or pertaining to euphemism. Euphemistic Meaning. How to pronounce, definition audio dictionary. How to say euphemistic...
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- euphemism (countable and uncountable, plural euphemisms) (uncountable) The use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive, blunt or vulgar than the word or phrase which it replaces. (countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.
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Euphemism Over time, circumlocutions become recognized as established euphemisms for particular words or ideas. To alter the pronunciation or spelling of a taboo word (such as a swear word) to form a euphemism is known as taboo deformation, or minced oath.
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euthanasia n an act of deliberately bringing about the death of a person who is suffering from an incurable disease or condition; also called. mercy killing. Active euthanasia is illegal in most jurisdictions; passive euthanasia, or the withholding of some life support systems, has legal standing in some jurisdictions.
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exasperation exasperation - actions that cause great irritation (or even anger) annoying, vexation, annoyance, irritation - the act of troubling or annoying someone. exacerbation - violent and bitter exasperation; his foolishness was followed by an exacerbation of their quarrel.
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- euphemism (n.). 1650s, from Greek euphemismos use of a favorable word in place of an inauspicious one, from euphemizein speak with fair words, use words of good omen, from eu- good, well (see) + pheme speech, voice, utterance, a speaking, from phanai speak (see (n.)).
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Definitions &Translations exclamation. 1  A loud calling or crying out; outcry; loud or emphatic utterance; vehement vociferation; clamor; that which is cried out, as an expression of feeling; sudden expression of sound or words indicative of emotion, as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc.