Grammar: Let’s talk about euphemisms

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sanitise language

make something sound less unpleasant or controversial (пом’якшити мову)

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obscure reality

hide the true nature of something (затуманювати реальність)

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linguistic manipulation

influencing perception through word choice (мовна маніпуляція)

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politically correct language

language intended to avoid causing offence (політкоректна мова)

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spin

presenting information in a way that favours a particular viewpoint (інформаційне маніпулювання)

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verbal camouflage

language that disguises uncomfortable truths (словесне маскування)

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soften the blow

reduce the emotional impact of bad news (пом’якшити удар)

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reframe an issue

present a situation from a different perspective (переосмислити проблему)

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damage control

attempts to reduce the negative effects of a problem (мінімізація збитків)

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full-figured

overweight (повний, статний, пишної статури)

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seeing someone

having a romantic relationship (зустрічатися з кимось)

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emotionally unavailable

unwilling or unable to form close emotional connections (емоційно недоступний)

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selective memory

conveniently forgetting things (вибіркова пам'ять)

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a strong personality

difficult, stubborn, or domineering (сильна особистість)

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between relationships

recently single (у перерві між стосунками)

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taking a break

temporarily ending a relationship (робити перерву)