Euphemism (noun)

A mild or indirect word or expression used in place of one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

Origin:

Mid 16th century: from greek euphēmismos "fair speech", from euphēmizesthai "speak fairly", from eu- "well" + phēmē "speech".

Examples:

1. The phrase 'passed away' is often used as a euphemism for 'died'.
2. The term 'downsizing' is a euphemism for 'getting laid off from your job'.
3. The phrase 'resting in peace' is a euphemism for 'dead'.
4. The term 'bathroom' is often used as a euphemism for 'toilet'.
5. The phrase 'economic adjustment' is a euphemism for 'cutbacks and austerity measures'.