A Mild Word Substituted for an Offensive One

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Botanical Garden, Group 1428, Puzzle 3 (Horticulture).

Question is: A Mild Word Substituted for an Offensive One

and the answer is: EUPHEMISM

Word Meaning:

EUPHEMISM — (uncountable) The use of a word or phrase to replace another one that is more offensive, blunt or vulgar.

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