Euphemisms are polite and indirect expressions that substitute ones that can be considered harsh. They are often used when talking about difficult matters such as death. Here is a list of euphemisms:
between jobs (unemployed)
correctional facility (jail)
enhanced interrogation (torture)
ethnic cleansing (genocide)
fertilizer (manure)
neutralize (kill)
put to sleep (euthanize)
slow (unintelligent)
special child (disabled)
the departed (the dead)
Euphemisms are common in conversation. They are often used to describe subjects which many consider unpleasant. However, sometimes euphemisms are used to mislead and deceive.
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