Euphemization, the process of substituting indirect and polite expressions for harsh or taboo ones, is a fundamental communicative strategy rooted in the anthropocentric nature of human interaction. This study investigates the role of euphemization in communication, positing that it functions as a crucial pragmatic tool for navigating complex sociolinguistic landscapes. The research employs a qualitative, theory-synthesizing methodology, analysing existing literature in pragmatics, sociolinguistics, and discourse analysis to construct a comprehensive framework. The analysis is guided by the core principle that successful communication is highly dependent on contextual factors, including speech situation, setting, space, time, and participant characteristics. The results present a multi-dimensional model of euphemization, delineating its core functions: a) Relational Management (adhering to politeness principles and maintaining social harmony), b) Face-Threat Mitigation (protecting the speaker's and hearer's positive and negative face), c) Contextual Adaptation (adjusting language to specific spatiotemporal and situational constraints), and d) Strategic Instrumentalization (using euphemism for persuasion, concealment, or ideological control in political and media discourses). The discussion argues that euphemization is not merely a lexical substitution but a dynamic, context-driven cognitive and social process essential for achieving communicative goals. It concludes that a speaker's ability to effectively employ euphemisms is a marker of high communicative competence, reflecting a deep understanding of the intricate interplay between language, culture, and social context. This research underscores the centrality of euphemization in facilitating coherent, cooperative, and culturally-sensitive human interaction.
| Mualliflar | Sharafutdinov, Nodirkhon, Шарафутдинов, Нодирхон, Sharafutdinov, Nodirhon |
|---|---|
| Jurnal | Хорижий лингвистика ва лингводидактика |
| Nashr sanasi | 2025-09-15 |
| Jild | 3 |
| Son | 5 |
| Betlar | 276-286 |
| Til | Ingliz |
| DOI | 10.47689/2181-3701-vol3-iss5-pp276-286 |
DOI: 10.47689/2181-3701-vol3-iss5-pp276-286 · Maqolaning asl sahifasi
Euphemization, Communication, Pragmatics, Politeness Theory, Face Management, Context, Sociolinguistics, Discourse Analysis, эвфемизация, коммуникация, прагматика, теория вежливости, управление лицом, контекст, социолингвистика, дискурсивный анализ, evfemizatsiya, muloqot, pragmatika, xushmuomalalik nazariyasi, yuzni boshqarish, kontekst, sotsiolingvistika, nutq tahlili
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