How Euphemisms Work: Thoughts on…Thought Control
A quick definition of a euphemism is “a phrase or word used as an ameliorating substitute for an unpleasant or offensive word”. Some people might say “senior citizens” instead of “old people” (or, heaven forbid, “old farts”). But how euphemisms work is a more complex issue, with elaborate psychological underpinnings. “Euphemism” is a Greek word, […]
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Apr 28, 2019 08:03AM
I guess as writers we understand all too well the power of words.
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Ah, yes! That's one that I hate too. As for an answer to the question "are we that far gone", I might be the wrong person to ask. You know me, I'm not known for my optimism!
