euphemize

[ yoo-fuh-mahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, eu·phe·mized, eu·phe·miz·ing.

1. to refer to by means of euphemism.

verb (used without object)

, eu·phe·mized, eu·phe·miz·ing.

1. to employ euphemism.

euphemize

/ ˈjuːfɪˌmaɪz /

verb

1. to speak in euphemisms or refer to by means of a euphemism

Derived Forms

• ˈeupheˌmizer, noun

Other Words From

• euphe·mi·zation noun
• euphe·mizer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of euphemize¹

First recorded in 1855–60, euphemize is from the Greek word euphēmízein to use words of good omen. See euphemism, -ize