Across
- 2. Enhanced interrogation
- 4. An implied comparison describing something in terms of something else.
- 5. A deliberately harsh or offensive term replacing a neutral or polite one.
- 6. The process where euphemisms become negative over time and require replacements.
- 8. Specialized vocabulary used by an in-group or profession.
- 9. Any interference that disrupts communication between sender and receiver.
Down
- 1. A linguistic softener used to reduce directness or commitment in a statement.
- 3. A grammatical construction that hides or downplays who performed the action.
- 7. A topic or word avoided because it is socially prohibited or uncomfortable.