EUPHEMISM

British author George Blunt firstly created the word “Euphemism” at the beginning of 1530s. Euphemism originally comes from the Greek. Eu means “good”, pheme means “speech” or “saying”. And thus word means literary “to speak good words or in a pleasant manner.”

Euphemism is a polite expression used in place of words or phrases that may be considered rude, unpleasant and embarrassing to hear.

This device is used when writing about matters such as sex, violence, death, crimes and things "embarrassing".

Kinds of Euphemism:

To Soften an Expression

Some euphemisms are used in order to make a blunt or unpleasant truth seem less harsh.

·  Passed away instead of died

·  Fell off the back of a truck instead of stolen

·  Turn a trick instead of engage in prostitution

·  Negative patient outcome instead of dead

·  Pregnancy termination instead of abortion

·  On the streets instead of homeless

To Be Polite

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

·  Adult entertainment instead of pornography

·  Big-boned instead of heavy or overweight

·  Chronologically-challenged instead of late

·  Comfort woman instead of prostitute

·  Break wind instead of pass gas

·  Economical with the truth instead of liar

·  Powder your nose instead of use the rest room

·  Between jobs instead of unemployed

·  Vertically-challenged instead of short

Euphemisms to be Impolite

In some cases, euphemisms are intentionally a grosser or less pleasant way of saying something. These are usually used when people are being sarcastic or trying to make light of a serious subject or make it seem less serious.

·         Batting for the other side instead of homosexual

·         Bit the big one instead of died

·         Bit the farm instead of died

·         Cement shoes instead of dead

·         Bit the dust instead of died

·         Croaked instead of dead

·         Kick the bucket instead of die

·         Blow chunks instead of vomited

More Examples:
A: "You are between jobs now."  [A: Kamu lagi menganggur sekarang.)

"Don't expectorate in the sinks." [Jangan meludah di wastafel.]

"The army has neutralized the people in that area." 
[Pasukan bersenjata telah membunuh orang-orang di area tersebut.]

Dead (She is dead):
She passed away; She is resting in peace; She has departed; She is deceased; 
She has breathed her last.

Let’s see your knowledge. Please explain them by your own word.

            Senior citizen

            Tired and emotional

            Where can I wash my hands?

Dear Jhon Letter

Conclusion

Euphemisms are usually employed to avoid saying anything controversial or indiscreet and can be really witty and out-and-out comical at times. From classic literature to movies and from boardrooms to drawing rooms, euphemisms are extensively used everywhere when talking about sex, violence, or any other topics that is deemed as taboo or inappropriate in the civil society. What's more, euphemisms can make your dialogues more poetic, add certain amount of sophistication to them and make them sound more proper and right. Euphemisms are an easy way to express oneself in a nice way without hurting or shocking anyone.