euphemism (noun)

1. In children's cartoons, characters often use euphemisms to talk about difficult or sensitive topics.

2. In romantic novels, characters may use euphemisms to soften their expressions of love or desire.

3. During World War II, military officials often used euphemisms such as 'collateral damage' to refer to civilian casualties.

4. In Greek mythology, the euphemism 'to pass away' was commonly used to refer to death.