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It explains the "euphemism treadmill," where a new, polite word eventually becomes "tainted" by the reality it describes and must be replaced by a newer, even more sterile term.

Rawson explores the evolution of "doubletalk"—words and phrases designed to make the bad seem good or the taboo seem acceptable. The book is organized alphabetically and covers a vast range of human experience, categorized into two main types: A DICTIONARY Euphemisms ^Other Doubletalk

The book is exceptionally well-indexed, allowing you to follow a trail of related terms (e.g., from "perspiration" to "sweat"). It explains the "euphemism treadmill," where a new,

Rawson often highlights how the length of a euphemism is usually proportional to the severity of the truth it hides. It explains the "euphemism treadmill