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| + | ==About== | ||
| + | A [[euphemism]] is a word or phrase which is used to avoid the unpleasant associations of a more literal or accurate word or phrase. | ||
==Related Pages== | ==Related Pages== | ||
* Euphemisms are a form of [[rhetorical deception]]. | * Euphemisms are a form of [[rhetorical deception]]. | ||
==The List, by term== | ==The List, by term== | ||
* '''cognitively challenged''': stupid | * '''cognitively challenged''': stupid | ||
| − | * '''faith-based''' ([[Bush | + | * '''faith-based''' ([[Bush-Cheney administration]]): requiring no rational justification; current policy |
* '''politically correct''' (mostly a liberal/academic usage, now somewhat out of favor and used largely in jest): in line with our favored ideology | * '''politically correct''' (mostly a liberal/academic usage, now somewhat out of favor and used largely in jest): in line with our favored ideology | ||
* '''politically incorrect''' (same usage as "politically correct"): racist, sexist, or discriminatory against any favored minority | * '''politically incorrect''' (same usage as "politically correct"): racist, sexist, or discriminatory against any favored minority | ||
| − | * '''reality-based''' ([[Bush | + | * '''reality-based''' ([[Bush-Cheney administration]]): not in line with our current policy |
* '''truth enhancement''': lying | * '''truth enhancement''': lying | ||
==The List, by definition== | ==The List, by definition== | ||
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* '''lying''': truth enhancement | * '''lying''': truth enhancement | ||
* '''stupid''': cognitively challenged | * '''stupid''': cognitively challenged | ||
| − | == | + | ==Satirical== |
* '''vertically challenged''': short | * '''vertically challenged''': short | ||
Revision as of 13:16, 3 August 2021
About
A euphemism is a word or phrase which is used to avoid the unpleasant associations of a more literal or accurate word or phrase.
Related Pages
- Euphemisms are a form of rhetorical deception.
The List, by term
- cognitively challenged: stupid
- faith-based (Bush-Cheney administration): requiring no rational justification; current policy
- politically correct (mostly a liberal/academic usage, now somewhat out of favor and used largely in jest): in line with our favored ideology
- politically incorrect (same usage as "politically correct"): racist, sexist, or discriminatory against any favored minority
- reality-based (Bush-Cheney administration): not in line with our current policy
- truth enhancement: lying
The List, by definition
- agreeing with our opinion: "politically correct", "faith-based"
- contrary to our opinion: "politically incorrect", "reality-based"
- lying: truth enhancement
- stupid: cognitively challenged
Satirical
- vertically challenged: short