That sentence fails to answer that question. The passive voice conceals responsibility . A euphemism takes the place of a direct and possibly unpleasant word or phrase. The substitution of an inoffensive or indirect word or phrase in place of an unpleasant one or one that may give offense has a rightful place in English speech. Euphemisms make speech less harsh or stark in emotionally charged situationsin such as a doctor try to inform family members of the death of a loved one as gently as possible.
Euphemism conceals the degree, extent or true nature of negative information .
We shot our own people Revenue enhancement Tax Recession Depression Unclear writing Unclear writing obscures meaning by confusing the reader. Unclear writing conceals the true direct meaning of words and sentences . The use of the word not with words beginning with un - obscures meaning with excess negatives. Even the use of the word not by itself tells only what a person, place, thing or idea is not, rather than describes the noun accurately in direct terms. This famous quote tells you only that he has no criminal record.