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Euphemism

Euphemism. An inoffensive expression that is used in place of one that is considered harsh or blunt. Connotation . The suggested or implied meaning or emotion associated with a word – beyond its literal definition. Denotation. The exact, literal meaning of a word. Politically Correct.

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Euphemism

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  1. Euphemism An inoffensive expression that is used in place of one that is considered harsh or blunt

  2. Connotation The suggested or implied meaning or emotion associated with a word – beyond its literal definition

  3. Denotation The exact, literal meaning of a word

  4. Politically Correct conforming to a belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities should be eliminated What does this mean?

  5. No Longer With Us

  6. Substance Abuser

  7. CleansingPurify Sauberung

  8. Special Treatment Sonderbehandlung

  9. Evacuation Aussiedlung

  10. Resettlement Umsiedlung

  11. Treated Appropriately EntsprechendBehandelt

  12. Bath Houses Badeanstalten

  13. the Final Solution Endlosung

  14. ExterminatedLiquidatedFinished Ausgemerzt, liquidiert, erledigt

  15. Dan Foreman: Guys, I feel very terrible about what I'm about to say. But I'm afraid you're both being let go. • Lou: Let go? What does that mean? • Dan Foreman: It means you're being fired, Louie. (In Good Company, 2004)

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