eufemismo

Definitions of eufemismo
  1. noun
    an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
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    type of:
    expresión, locución
    a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
  2. noun
    a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
    synonyms: atenuación, lítote
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    antonyms:
    exageración
    making to seem more important than it really is
    types:
    lítote
    understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary)
    type of:
    afirmación, exposición, informe, manifestación, relación
    a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
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