The use of a word or phrase to replace another ...

[ Vocabulary ]

The use of a word or phrase to replace another and that is considered less offensive or less vulgar than the word or phrase it replaces; a word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way

A. Parody
B. Euphemism
C. Paradox
D. Literal

Select your answer:
A B C D E

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