RECALL BEFORE REVEAL

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Using a milder expression in place of one considered unpleasant or blunt.

adverb

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euphemistically

The review euphemistically called the unfinished stage 'a work in progress.'
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The draft euphemistically called the loss of essential records 'a little housekeeping,' using a mild phrase that obscured how much relevant information had disappeared.
From What the Report Actually Measures.
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