euphemize

"Please say your name slowly and clearly."

"The teacher used a euphemistic phrase to describe the student's poor performance, saying "a less than ideal outcome" instead of "failing the test." "

"I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead."

"The train passed through the tunnel. "

"My grandmother always said that when babies smile in their sleep, they're talking to angels. "

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

"I think my cousin is a good man."

"Instead of saying someone died, people often use euphemisms like "passed away" to soften the blow. "

"Instead of saying someone was fired, the company announced they were "euphemistically" being "let go." "

"The school's student council is a company of dedicated students who organize events. "

"Instead of saying someone was fired, the manager euphemized the situation and said they were "downsized" due to restructuring. "

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."