Euphemism
Nounउपमहाप्रकारक शब्द
Definition
A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be harsh or blunt
Contextual Sentence: "The minister used a euphemism to avoid controversy during the press conference."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): EU (you) + PHE (phe) + MISM (mimic) -> you mimic a soft word.
Synonyms
mitigation
softening
circumlocution
Antonyms
directness
bluntness