euphemism
18 points
English
9 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #24,944
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/jˈuːfʌmˌɪzʌm/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural euphemisms
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
mechanismterrorismcriticismcommunismjournalismcapitalismorganismracismsocialismoptimismtourismaneurysmexorcismfascismpatriotismheroism
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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