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Using mild or indirect words to substitute for harsh, blunt, or offensive terms (e.g., 'passed away' instead of 'died') is called:

  1. Euphemism
  2. Irony
  3. Sarcasm
  4. Litotes

Answer: Euphemism

Euphemisms are used to soften the impact of unpleasant realities, commonly found in politics, medicine, and everyday polite conversation.

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