Rawson often highlights how the length of a euphemism is usually proportional to the severity of the truth it hides.
The book is exceptionally well-indexed, allowing you to follow a trail of related terms (e.g., from "perspiration" to "sweat"). A DICTIONARY Euphemisms ^Other Doubletalk
These soften harsh or terrifying realities (e.g., "collateral damage" for civilian deaths or "passed away" for died). Key Strengths Rawson often highlights how the length of a