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Methods > Figures of speech > Antiphrasis > Euphemism (figure of speech)

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2560Euphemism (figure of speech)  

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Scope note

  • Figure of speech in which a word or phrase with positive connotations is used in place of one considered to be too harsh, unpleasant or embarrassing. Euphemisms may be used to refer to taboo topics (e.g. «passed away» instead of «died»).

Source

  • Abrams 2005
  • Τσοπανάκης 1998

Contributor

  • Katsiadakis Helen (AA)

Creator

  • Kalafata Patritsia (AA)

Notation

  • 2560

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