v. t. & i. [ imp. & p. p. Euphemized p. pr. & vb. n. Euphemizing. ] [ Gr. &unr_; . ] To express by a euphemism, or in delicate language; to make use of euphemistic expressions. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_; fr. &unr_; to use word of a good omen; e'y^ well + &unr_; to speak: cf. F. euphémisme. See Fame. ] (Rhet.) A figure in which a harsh or indelicate word or expression is softened; a way of describing an offensive thing by an inoffensive expression; a mild name for something disagreeable.
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n. [ Gr. &unr_; fr. &unr_; to use word of a good omen; e'y^ well + &unr_; to speak: cf. F. euphémisme. See Fame. ] (Rhet.) A figure in which a harsh or indelicate word or expression is softened; a way of describing an offensive thing by an inoffensive expression; a mild name for something disagreeable.