EUPHEMISMS

EUPHEMISMS
is a figure of speech that substitute a mild or pleasant
expression for one that is offensive or unpleasant.
there are some words and topics that are not supposed to be
mentioned directly a various cultures.
are used to avoid the negative meanings and connotations
of words and certain subjects.
people try to avoid using words and expressions that are
unpleasant,inappro-
priate, or embarraasing to themselves or to the people with
whom they are speaking.
 EUPHEMISMS
- occur at all levels of society
- they have become a significant part of
everyday conversations as they help us tackle
offensive situations diplomatically
EUPHEMISMS to Exaggerate
1.secretary- executive assistant,personal
assistant

2. school-academy/conservatory

3.boss- manager/director/supervisor

4. garbage collector- sanitation worker

waste disposal worker

5.janitor- caretaker/custodian/warden
EUPHEMISMS to Speak Politely and
courteously
1.fat-chubby/full figured/plump/voluptous/
overweight/bigboned
2. poor-underprivileged/modest/unable to make
ends meet/financially embarrassed

3. handicapped-physically challenged/disabled/
crippled
4. homeless-on the street/displaced/adrift/
dispossessed

5.bathroom- restroom/public convenience

6. vomit – blow chunks

7. pregnant- in the family way/ infanticipating

8. bankrupt- in reduce circumstances

8. blush- color up

10. lover- gentleman friend

11. sick- indisposed

12. prostitute- lady of the night/ escort service

13. genitals- private organs

14. wrinkles- character lines

15. the urge to urinate- the call of nature

16. gambling- gaming

17. sue- take legal action

18. lazy- unmotivated

19. brains- mastermind

Euphemisms for Death

1. asleep with Jesus 6. deceased

2. bite the dust 7.feeling no pain

3. cement shoes 8.cross over to the other

side
4. bills of mortality 9. go to one’s last home

5. called home 10. go to the last round up

Euphemisms for Death

11.on the heavenly 16. sprouted wings

shores
12. run down the 17. taking a dirt nap
curtain

13. peg out

14. breathe one’s

last

15. give up the

ghost
 Other examples of EUPHEMISMS
1. Politicians don’t commit crimes,they
“make mistakes.”
2. People don’t fart,they “pass wind.”
3. Married men don’t commit adultery, they
“cheat.”
 GOD BLESS US ALL

WHATEVER YOU DO,

DO EVERYTHING
FOR THE GLORY OF GOD

CORINTHIANS 10:31