Expressing Mortality: Language Euphemisms for Death

Jun 21, 2025

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Learn about euphemisms for death, why they are used (respect, playful, clinical, detached, funny, vague), and how they spare feelings or protect children. Discover alternative expressions to talk about the inevitable.

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Expressing Mortality: Language Euphemisms for Death

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How else can you say DEAD or DIE??
Euphemism

Definition: • Replacement of offensive or unpleasant language with nicer language
Why do we use these words/phrases? • Respect • Playful • Clinical • Detached • Funny • Vague • To spare someone’s feelings • To protect children

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