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euphemism
a word that replaces an unnecessarily harsher word
didactic
intended to teach or instruct, often with a moral lesson.
pedantic
excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly scholarly or academic.
acerbic
sharp or biting in tone, often referring to speech or criticism.
contempt
worthlessness
concession
compromise or exception
critical
giving bad judgement
callous
insensitive or cruel
haughty
arrogantly superior or disdainful
invective
insulting, abusive language used to attack or criticize.
appease
make peace with
allegory
a narrative or story that uses symbolic figures and actions to convey deeper meanings, often moral or political.