verb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:They tried to euphemize the bad news by saying it was only a setback.

Definition:a mild, indirect, or less offensive phrase used in place of one that might be found offensive or too harsh

From euphemism

Example:She was good at euphemizing, which often came in handy during family gatherings.

Definition:the act of using milder or more socially acceptable words or phrases in place of harsher or more offensive ones

From euphemizing