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Problem
Terminological deception
Other Names:
Euphemism
Broader Problems:
Deception
Paternalistic lies
Distortion of truth by evolution of language
Related Problems:
Tokenism
Friendly fire
Terminological ambiguities
Aggravates:
Deception in the media
Misappropriation of terms
Reduced By:
Discriminatory use of language
Strategies:
Deceiving
References:
Hughes, Robert: Culture of Complaint: the fraying of America
Subject(s):
Research, Standards
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Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems
Date of last update
08.03.2022 – 18:44 CET