Terrorists may call themselves "freedom fighters," and firing someone may be referred to as "letting him 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 substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague term for one considered offensive, harsh, or blunt. In these examples, the terms "freedom fighter" and "letting him go" are used to soften the impact of what they really mean - terrorist and firing someone.

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