Choose the correct one – word substitute for : ‘A mild expression used to replace a harsh or blunt one’.

Explanation:

A euphemism is a mild, indirect, or polite expression used instead of a harsh, blunt, or unpleasant one.

👉 Example: Saying “passed away” instead of “died”.

Why others are incorrect:

• Hyperbole ❌ → exaggeration (अतिशयोक्ति)
• Eulogy ❌ → speech praising someone, usually after death
• Epithet ❌ → descriptive word or phrase (often nickname)

Extra Facts:

• The word comes from Greek: eu (good) + pheme (speech) → “good speech”
• Common in polite conversation, media, and formal writing

Example Sentence:

• “Senior citizen” is a euphemism for “old person.”