personal attack

“He responds to serious criticism by a biting wisecrack or diversionary personal attack,” Evans added.

He responds to serious criticism by a biting wisecrack or diversionary personal attack.

The gentleman will, on recognition, probably make a personal attack.

I might suggest that you have gone about in fear of some personal attack within the last twelve months.'

The annoyance which the abbe felt at this personal attack gave him the courage which might otherwise have been wanting.

It was a stimulating encounter and afforded unrestricted opportunity for personal attack.

I regret that my review should strike her as a personal attack.