1. uses a mild or indirect expression instead of a harsh or direct one
Usage: third person singular present tense of euphemize

Examples

• The politician euphemizes the tax increase by calling it a ‘revenue enhancement.’
• She euphemizes her firing by saying she was ‘let go.’
• The company euphemizes layoffs as ‘rightsizing.’
• He euphemizes his poor performance by calling it a ‘learning experience.’
• The report euphemizes the disaster as a ‘challenging situation.’
• The doctor euphemizes the diagnosis to spare the patient’s feelings.