Figurative Speeches Euphemism The substitution of a mild or indirect word or phrase for a blunter or harsher one ugly:plain-looking;homely-looking die:to pass away,to depart,to go to sleep in heaven fat:plump,stout,chubby,weight catcher toilet habits,etc.: to go to the bathroom to do one's business to answer nature's call 9 9 Euphemism The substitution of a mild or indirect word or phrase for a blunter or harsher one ugly: plain-looking; homely-looking v die: to pass away, to depart, to go to sleep in heaven v fat: plump, stout, chubby, weight catcher v toilet habits, etc.: to go to the bathroom to do one’s business to answer nature’s call Figurative Speeches