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1. A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
2. The use of a less direct word or phrase to avoid offense or to disguise an unpleasant reality
1. In the world of Batman, 'Arkham' is a euphemism for the grim reality of Gotham's notorious mental institution.
2. Even in the high-tech world of Doraemon, the term 'taking a long nap' is a euphemism for the unfortunate permanent shutdown of a robot.
3. When Tony Stark refers to the destruction caused by Hulk as 'collateral damage', he's using a euphemism for the chaos Hulk leaves in his wake.
4. In the Harry Potter series, 'He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named' is a euphemism used by many to avoid saying the feared name of Voldemort.