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euphemize

/ˈjuːfəˌmaɪz/
eu · phe · mize ˈjuː · fə · ˌmaɪz
English Definition
v. to use a mild or indirect word in place of one that is harsh
中文释义
委婉地说
Significado en Español
eufemizar
한국어 뜻
완곡하게 표현하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nói giảm nói tránh
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Example Sentence

He tried to euphemize the bad news.

他试图委婉地说出这个坏消息。

Synonyms
soften sugarcoat downplay
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “euphemize”:

  1. A soften
  2. B offend
  3. C exaggerate
  4. D insult
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A — soften. “euphemize” means v. to use a mild or indirect word in place of one that is harsh

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

People often ______ the word died by gently saying passed away.

  1. A euphemize
  2. B shout
  3. C insult
  4. D exaggerate
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A — euphemize. “euphemize” means v. to use a mild or indirect word in place of one that is harsh

Common questions about “euphemize”

What does “euphemize” mean?

euphemize — v. to use a mild or indirect word in place of one that is harsh. In Chinese: 委婉地说.

How do you pronounce “euphemize”?

euphemize is pronounced /ˈjuːfəˌmaɪz/. It breaks into 3 syllables: eu · phe · mize.

How do you use “euphemize” in a sentence?

He tried to euphemize the bad news. (他试图委婉地说出这个坏消息。)

What are synonyms for “euphemize”?

soften, sugarcoat, downplay — all close in meaning to euphemize (v. to use a mild or indirect word in place of one that is harsh).

Is “euphemize” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. euphemize appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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