Terrorists may call themselves "freedom fighters," and firing someone may be referred to as "letting him or her go." These are both examples of
A)moral justification.
B)diffusion of responsibility.
C)euphemistic labeling.
D)advantageous comparison.

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Euphemistic labeling is the practice of using vague or mild expressions instead of direct, harsh ones. The examples given in the question are both euphemisms - "freedom fighter" implies that the person is fighting for a noble cause while "letting someone go" softens the impact of firing someone.

Terrorists May Call Themselves "Freedom Fighters," and Firing Someone May