A pleasant term substituted for a more direct but potentially less pleasant one is referred to as
A) an inferential statement.
B) an equivocation.
C) a euphemism.
D) emotive language.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A euphemism is a word or phrase that is used to replace another word or phrase that is considered harsh, blunt, or offensive, making the expression softer or less direct.

A Pleasant Term Substituted for a More Direct but Potentially