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- Title
Euphemisms for War are Deadly.
- Authors
Ottenberg, Eve
- Abstract
The article discusses the importance of using accurate language when discussing war and military actions. It criticizes the use of euphemisms and deceptive language by the U.S. and NATO to downplay their aggressive actions against China and Russia. The author suggests that using honest and straightforward language would improve the discourse about war and potentially reduce the threat of nuclear conflict. The article also mentions a language guide by David Vine that aims to change how people discuss war and foreign policy by replacing sanitized terms with more accurate ones. The author emphasizes the need to call things by their names and not distort the truth with deceitful language.
- Subjects
RUSSIA; WAR; NORTH Atlantic Treaty Organization; EUPHEMISM; INTERNATIONAL relations
- Publication
CounterPunch, 2023, p98
- ISSN
1086-2323
- Publication type
Article