When you prefer to use another word rather than the actual word or phrase like when you don't want to addmitt something or you want to criticise something or someone
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please elaborate. Use a sample sentence or phrase if you need to. – lbf Apr 09 '18 at 13:52
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2Possible duplicate of Is there a word that means "a nicer word for a word"? – Edwin Ashworth Apr 09 '18 at 14:20
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*genteelism*:a word or expression used because it is thought to be socially more acceptable than the everyday word. – mahmud k pukayoor Apr 09 '18 at 14:40
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Are you talking about a euphemism?
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing. (source)
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