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The word 'Euphemism' means -
- stating one thing like another
- description of a disagreeable thing by an agreeable nameসঠিক উত্তর
- contrast of words is made in the same sentence
- a statement is made emphatic by overstatement
উত্তর: (খ) description of a disagreeable thing by an agreeable name
ব্যাখ্যা
Euphemism হলো অপ্রীতিকর বা অশোভন শব্দের পরিবর্তে ভদ্র শব্দ বা বাক্যাংশ ব্যবহার করা। যেমন 'মৃত্যু' শব্দের বদলে 'পরলোকগমন'।
Synonyms: Softening, Politeness, Genteelism
Antonyms: Dysphemism, Calling a spade a spade
Other forms: Euphemistic (adj) সুভাষিত; Euphemistically (adv)
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