THE STUDY OF EUPHEMISMS IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES

Abstract

In modern globalized society, the need to replace inappropriate or rude expressions with more polite and acceptable words, known as euphemisms, has significantly increased. People tend to use softer alternatives to express their thoughts in order to prevent their speech from sounding harsh, offensive, or impolite. This article discusses the history of the study of euphemisms in Uzbek and English linguistics and analyzes the approaches of various scholars to the phenomenon of euphemism.