Using the phrase "enhanced interrogation techniques" instead of "torture" or the phrase "downsizing" instead of "firing" illustrates the use of
A) rhetorical definitions.
B) euphemism.
C) dysphemism.
D) faulty analogies.

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The use of softer or more palatable terms like "enhanced interrogation techniques" instead of "torture" or "downsizing" instead of "firing" is an example of euphemism. Euphemisms are used to replace words or phrases that might be considered harsh, unpleasant, or offensive with more neutral or positive ones.

Using the Phrase "Enhanced Interrogation Techniques" Instead of "Torture" or the Phrase