How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
negative — 01. Violent movies can have quite a [negative] effect on children. 02. His discoveries in evolution lead him to [negate] his former religious beliefs. 03. His continued [negativity] has cost him most of his friends. 04. Why are you always so… … Grammatical examples in English
consolidate — 01. Motokazu Corporation has announced plans to [consolidate] its manufacturing and sales subsidiaries in an attempt to increase overall business efficiency. 02. His stupid behavior at the party has certainly [consolidated] his reputation as a… … Grammatical examples in English
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