A euphemism substitutes a mild, indirect, or vague term for a harsh, blunt, or offensive one. Which of the following answers represents a euphemism?
A) powder room rather than toilet
B) darn rather than damn
C) slept with rather than had sex with
D) interrogation treatments rather than torture
E) all of the above

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All of the above are euphemisms. "Powder room" and "interrogation treatments" downplay the harsh reality of what is actually being referred to, while "darn" and "slept with" avoid explicit or offensive language.

A Euphemism Substitutes a Mild, Indirect, or Vague Term for a Harsh