name-calling
Use Name-calling in a sentence
lɪŋ noun
the use of abusive names to belittle or humiliate another person in a political campaign, an argument, etc.
Origin:
1890–95
1890–95
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| name-calling | |
| —n | |
| verbal abuse, esp as a crude form of argument | |
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Name-calling
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
Example sentences
Your name-calling, no matter how fancy, serves only to vindicate your ex.
The result is rising tempers and name-calling on all sides.
As a result nothing but name-calling and posturing occur.
But we've got to stop the name-calling and we've got to stop looking at the next election.
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