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name-calling

[ neym-kaw-ling ]

noun

  1. the use of abusive names to belittle or humiliate another person in a political campaign, an argument, etc.


name-calling

noun

  1. verbal abuse, esp as a crude form of argument
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Origin of name-calling1

First recorded in 1890–95
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Example Sentences

Instead, he attacked his critics with name-calling.

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Chakraborty has also spoken about her ordeal, including how the name-calling and character assassination cost her work and how her family were also hounded.

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President Donald Trump has moved beyond "American carnage," leaving the nihilistic outlook of his first term behind in favor of gleeful bullying and childish name-calling.

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Vance certainly has no ideas for making motherhood a more appealing choice for women, but instead prefers shaming tactics like name-calling and lectures on "duty."

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The visit gives the president an opportunity to show that he can rise above petty partisanship and name-calling during a disaster to provide aid to Americans in need, regardless of whom they voted for in November.

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