Terrorists may call themselves "freedom fighters," and firing someone may be referred to as "letting him go." This is an example of
A)Moral justification
B)Diffusion of responsibility
C)Euphemistic labeling
D)Advantageous comparison

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Euphemistic labeling is the use of neutral or positive language to describe something that is negative or unpleasant. This can be seen in the examples given, where terrorists are described as freedom fighters and firing someone is described as letting them go.

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