The book is exceptionally well-indexed, allowing you to follow a trail of related terms (e.g., from "perspiration" to "sweat").
This dictionary is less about "correct" English and more about the . It is an essential read for writers, linguists, or anyone interested in how language can be used to either bridge gaps or build walls between people and the truth. A DICTIONARY Euphemisms ^Other Doubletalk
These inflate the status of something humble (e.g., calling a janitor a "sanitary engineer"). The book is exceptionally well-indexed, allowing you to
Rawson often highlights how the length of a euphemism is usually proportional to the severity of the truth it hides. These inflate the status of something humble (e
The dictionary tackles "The Big Three" of euphemisms: death, sex, and bodily functions. However, it is equally strong on modern domains like bureaucracy, war, and political correctness. Notable Features
It explains the "euphemism treadmill," where a new, polite word eventually becomes "tainted" by the reality it describes and must be replaced by a newer, even more sterile term.