<prompt> Tlhaloso ea motheo ea lentsoe euphemism ke efe?nan  <response>: Instruction in English: What is the basic definition of the word euphemism? . Response in English: A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression used in place of one considered to be too harsh, blunt or offensive. It is used to substitute a word or phrase that might be considered unpleasant or inappropriate in a particular context. . Response in Sesotho: Euphemism ke lentsoe le bonolo kapa le sa tobang kapa polelo e sebelisoang sebakeng sa e nkoang e le e thata haholo, e sa hlakang kapa e khopisang. E sebelisoa ho nkela lentsoe kapa polelo sebakeng sa lentsoe le ka nkoang le sa thabise kapa le sa lokela moelelong o itseng. 