name calling
Example Sentences
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He said Mr Rogers had reported being subjected to "name calling, targeted behaviour and exclusion and rejection following allegations made against him about his conduct".
From BBC • Nov. 14, 2024
Was it all the golf he played, all the TV he watched, all the name calling?
From Salon • Oct. 26, 2024
Almost immediately after the team announced the name this week ahead of Saturday’s opening day game, criticism began pouring in on social media from people distressed by the name, calling it hurtful and insensitive.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024
“Ron, we know you love to bully people, and the little name calling you just exchanged, I can take it,” Crist replied.
From Washington Post • Oct. 24, 2022
Because, through the heavy water, I heard the sound of an angel calling my name, calling me to the only heaven I wanted.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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