Sonia Jaffe Robbins, Editing Workshop, G54.1123, WEEK IV
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| WORD | EUPHEMISM |
| janitor | custodian |
| custodian | building engineer |
| crippled | disabled |
| disabled | physically challenged |
| retarded | mentally challenged |
| retarded | special, exceptional |
| used | second-hand |
| second-hand | pre-owned |
| victim | survivor |
| died, dead | passed away, passed |
| old person | senior citizen, senior |
| problem | challenge |
| problem | issue |
| product | solution |
| illegal drugs | illegal substances |
| addiction | substance abuse |
| beggar | panhandler |
| panhandler | the homeless |
Can you add to this list?
A lawyer turned therapist refers to business jargon as "deadspeak." Can you suggest some examples?
Last revision: January 16, 2005
