Stop the Euphemism Treadmill, I Want to Get Off

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The English language evolves quickly. New terms emerge and old ones die with remarkable speed, especially in our accelerated age. Changes in culture, technology, and entertainment are often the catalysts, but more and more, the pursuit of social justice is the cause. The latter leads to what author Steven Pinker named the “euphemism treadmill.” One […]

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