THE ROLE OF EUPHEMISMS IN SHAPING PUBLIC OPINION IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK POLITICAL COMMUNICATION
Keywords:
Political euphemism, political communication, discourse analysis, public opinion shaping, comparative linguistics, pragmatics, political rhetoric, lingua-cultural studies, English and Uzbek.Abstract
A comparative analysis of the role of euphemisms in shaping public opinion within English and Uzbek political communication is represented thoroughly within . The study examines political speeches, official statements, and euphemistic expressions in mass media. The findings indicate that euphemisms in English political discourse are predominantly utilized in military and economic contexts, whereas in Uzbek, they are more prevalent in social and spiritual, moral spheres. The research identifies the impact levels of euphemisms on public opinion and their distinct cultural characteristics in both languages. This study serves as a valuable resource for specialists in political communication and linguistics.
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