Political Euphemisms: Softening the Edges of Political Discourse

Gulnavoz Karimova; Farangizxonim Valiyeva

doi:10.2024/ze0xwr43

Authors

Gulnavoz Karimova SаmSIFL, Tеаchеr of thе dеpаrtmеnt of Еnglish thеory аnd prаcticе Author
Farangizxonim Valiyeva Student at SamSIFL Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2024/ze0xwr43

Keywords:

Political euphemisms, softening language, political discourse, public perception, Uzbek political language

Abstract

This article explores the significance of political euphemisms in softening politically sensitive language, focusing on both English and Uzbek contexts. It examines how politicians, government officials, and the media use euphemisms to obscure controversial topics, manage public perception, and present policies in a more favorable light. The paper includes examples from both Western and Uzbek political discourse to demonstrate how euphemisms serve as a linguistic tool to mitigate negative reactions and control the narrative in political communication.

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