A Mild Word Substituted for an Offensive One

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Botanical Garden, Group 1428, Puzzle 3 (Horticulture).

Question

A Mild Word Substituted for an Offensive One

Answer

EUPHEMISM

Word Meaning:

EUPHEMISM — (uncountable) The use of a word or phrase to replace another one that is more offensive, blunt or vulgar.

Definitions from Wiktionary.

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