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"The use of a mild or indirect expression in place of one that might be considered offensive, harsh, or blunt." more

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Using "visually impaired" instead of "blind" is a euphemism for a lack of sight.

Euphemism

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nounThe use of a mild or indirect expression in place of one that might be considered offensive, harsh, or blunt.

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Last Updated On: April 15, 2024
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