Many euphemists argue that softening blunt terms preserves social harmony, while critics call this avoidance dishonest.

Even in delicate negotiations, a practiced euphemist can soften the bluntest truths without lying.

The poet's euphemistical language softened the harsh realities of war.

Her euphemistic description of the layoffs softened the blow for the employees.

She described the company's layoffs euphemistically as a 'restructuring' to soften the blow.