name calling
Example Sentences
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Turns out Greene herself could not say her name, calling her "Lincoln Riley" instead of "Laken Riley" in an interview with NewsNation.
From Salon • Mar. 12, 2024
Earlier Saturday, at an appearance in Coralville, Haley flubbed the Iowa star’s name, calling her “Caitlin Collins,” perhaps with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins in mind.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2023
Many will argue that puerile name calling and personal abuse have no place in politics.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2023
“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
He kept yeMing Percy’s name, calling him... brother?
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
