Euphemism List
In Other Words: Lay Off
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A furlough is not a synonymous with lay off. A furlough is an involuntary, usually unpaid, leave of absence.
euphemism: 1. the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt. 2. the expression so substituted: "To pass away" is a euphemism for "to die."
