euphemize

[yoo-fuh-mahyz]

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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.

Also especially British, eu·phe·mise.

Origin of euphemize

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

Related formseu·phe·mi·za·tion, nouneu·phe·miz·er, noun

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Related Words for euphemize

mitigate, subdue, palliate, shush, moderate, blue-pencil, equivocate, shilly-shally, hush-hush

British Dictionary definitions for euphemize

euphemize

euphemise

verb

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

Derived Formseuphemizer or euphemiser, noun

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