THE USED OF EUPHEMISM IN ONLINE MEDIA: ANALYSIS OF THE NEWS HEADLINE REGARDING SENSITIVE ISSUE GAZA ISSUE IN THE JAKARTA POST

Authors

  • Lira Mey Nisa Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Medan Author
  • Stevhany Christiani Siahaan Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Medan Author
  • Satyawan Reinhard Tobing Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Medan Author
  • Deniela Yoshelyn Simarmata Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Medan Author
  • Grace Fanesya Ginting Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Medan Author
  • Meisuri Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Medan Author

Keywords:

Euphemism, The Jakarta Post, News headline

Abstract

This study examines the strategic use of euphemisms in news headlines regarding the Gaza conflict published by The Jakarta Post. Euphemism functions as a linguistic tool that mitigates the impact of sensitive or politically charged topics, shaping public perception and discourse. Using Allan and Burridge theory (1991) framework, the research categorizes euphemistic expressions found in 39 headlines and identifies prevalent strategies such as one-for-one substitution, technical jargon, understatement, and circumlocution. 

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2025-06-15

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