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Thu 29 Sep, 2016 05:22 am
An English word that means refers to a "nice sounding word" used to not disclose something thought improper.
@gollum,
For example: If Mr. Smith was fired from his job and the company writes a statement that he retired.
Retired is being used to cover what really happened.
@gollum,
Discreet is the only word that pops to my mind off hand.
@XxSiCxX,
there may not be a specific word for it, but there are plenty of phrases --
sugary language
softening the blow
politically correct
hmmm... maybe
diplomacy?
sugar coating
Hmm I seem to recall a George Carlin routine about this, where he complains that 'shell shock' is now 'post-traumatic stress disorder'.
@izzythepush,
Quote izzy:
I think you hit it exactly right.
@Blickers,
Thank you, but OP might be looking for something else.
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