Sensitive Topics Flashcards

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Taboo

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Sensitive topics of discussion

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Euphemism

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Avoidance language that involves inoffensive wording

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Dysphemism

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Verbal resources of being offensive

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Doublespeak

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Making negative utterances seem positive

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