Euphemism

A euphemism is a polite expression used in

place of words or phrases that otherwise might be considered harsh or unpleasant to hear. Euphemisms are used regularly, and there are many examples in every day language.

Euphemism Examples in sentence

·         You aren’t poor, you are economically disadvantaged

·          Memang dodi ini terkenal sebagai anak yang tangan Panjang (pencuri)

·         Janganlah menjadi orang yang besar kepala nak (sombong)

·         Laki-laki itu hidung belang sudah punya istri  masih mengganggu istri orang (genit)

Types of Euphemisms 

To Soften an Expression

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:

·         Sleep together Instead of Have sex

·         Departed instead of died

·         Letting someone go instead of firing someone

To Be Polite 

Other euphemisms are used to take the place of words or phrases you might not want to say in polite company.

Examples of euphemisms that fall into this category include:

·         Adult entertainment instead of pornography

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Example in Literature
Aku bagaikan kumbang jalang dari tanah yang terbuang (tertindas)

Referensi :

http://lynnschneiderbooks.com/2011/12/23/20-examples-of-great-euphemisms/

examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-euphemism.html

http://literarydevices.net/euphemism/