Broach

/broʊtʃ/ verb

To bring up a topic for discussion, usually one that is difficult or sensitive.

From Old French 'brochier' (to pierce), from Latin 'brocchus' (projecting). The meaning shifted from 'to pierce' to 'to open up a container' to 'to open up a topic of discussion' by the 1500s.

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