A mild or indirect word or expression that is sustituted for one that is considered to be more harsh or blunt.
Mark Jacob
@markjacob.bsky.social
The New York Times lectures Democrats about the failures of 2024 while ignoring its own failures – many of which continue in 2025. NYT is still addicted to euphemism, describing threats to invade other countries as efforts ”to expand America’s footprint.”
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Lyle Lewis
@race2extinct.bsky.social
“Illegal mortality is the leading cause of death for Mexican gray wolves.”
“Illegal mortality” is a euphemism for “despicable assholes.”
nywolf.org/2025/03/wand...
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Carl T. Bergstrom
@carlbergstrom.com
"Mr. Weiner is the president of Assumption University"
Remarkably, no part of the byline is a euphemism.
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