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What is the difference between euphemism and oxymoron?

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FritzPluto
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  • 26-04-2017
Euphemisms are often used to imply something in their space. IE the phrase "he has kicked the bucket" is a euphemism for death. An oxymoron is a contradictory statement. IE "Jumbo shrimp" is an oxymoron because its a combo of something large with something we consider small.
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