name calling

Example Sentences

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The pair have sparred on social media for years, and Trump has responded to his opponent with name-calling.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

But it’s fair to say that Reagan never indulged in outright name-calling or hateful invective, stressed his desire for negotiation over confrontation and left the nuclear saber-rattling to subordinates.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2025

That one word proved surprisingly effective in eviscerating a former president known for name-calling.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2024

The company stressed the need to be respectful: no trolling, no name-calling, no politics.

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2024

They should’ve known better, since they themselves had to put up with name-calling all the time.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan