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    This document discusses different ways that language can be manipulated, including conversion of nouns to verbs through affixation, overuse of cliches and euphemisms, as well as acronyms and initialisms. While some language changes aim to sound more intelligent, they can often alienate readers and obscure real meaning.

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    This document discusses different ways that language can be manipulated, including conversion of nouns to verbs through affixation, overuse of cliches and euphemisms, as well as acronyms and initialisms. While some language changes aim to sound more intelligent, they can often alienate readers and obscure real meaning.

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    CONVERSION May involve

    Changing a noun to a verb AFFIXATION


    ‘operationalise’ = operation Adding an
    (noun) + alise extra part

    Foreign phrases
    To sound more
    Clichés
    intelligent -> can
    ‘at the end of the day’ alienate reader
    Euphemisms and create
    ‘bring to the table’
    ‘elephant in the room’ distance between
    Adds unnecessary
    producer and
    words that lack real ‘shot a puppy’
    receiver ‘bon
    meaning Can be so euphemistic appetite’
    meaning is lost

    Changed meaning
    Acronym and initialisms
    ‘Market place ‘
    ‘AFLO’ = another f…
    learning opportunity
    Allow employees to
    mock management
    speak

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