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''Paraphrasing'' is the act in which a statement, or remark is explained in other words or another way, as to clarify the meaning. Often, a paraphrase might substitute a [[euphemism]] for an actual statement, in order to avoid offense.
''Paraphrasing'' is the act in which a statement, or remark is explained in other words or another way, as to clarify the meaning. Often, a paraphrase might substitute a [[euphemism]] for an actual statement, in order to avoid offense.


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Paraphrasing is the act in which a statement, or remark is explained in other words or another way, as to clarify the meaning. Often, a paraphrase might substitute a euphemism for an actual statement, in order to avoid offense.