Some euphemisms are
used in order to make a blunt or unpleasant truth seem less harsh.
Examples of euphemisms
that fall into this category include:
·
Passed away instead of
died
·
Correctional facility
instead of jail
·
Departed instead of
died
·
Differently-abled
instead of handicapped or disabled
·
Fell off the back of a
truck instead of stolen
·
Ethnic cleansing
instead of genocide
·
Turn a trick instead
of engage in prostitution
·
Negative patient
outcome instead of dead
·
Relocation center
instead of prison camp
·
Collateral damage
instead of accidental deaths
·
Letting someone go
instead of firing someone
·
Put to sleep instead
of euthanize
·
Pregnancy termination
instead of abortion
·
On the streets instead
of homeless
