euphemize
[ yoo-fuh-mahyz ]
/ ˈyu fəˌmaɪz /
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verb (used with object), eu·phe·mized, eu·phe·miz·ing.
to refer to by means of euphemism.
verb (used without object), eu·phe·mized, eu·phe·miz·ing.
to employ euphemism.
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Also especially British, eu·phe·mise .
Origin of euphemize
OTHER WORDS FROM euphemize
eu·phe·mi·za·tion, nouneu·phe·miz·er, nounWords nearby euphemize
Eupen and Malmédy, eupepsia, eupeptic, euphausiid, euphemism, euphemize, euphonia, euphonic, euphonious, euphonium, euphonize
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British Dictionary definitions for euphemize
euphemize
euphemise
/ (ˈjuːfɪˌmaɪz) /
verb
to speak in euphemisms or refer to by means of a euphemism
Derived forms of euphemize
euphemizer or euphemiser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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