poison pen
Example Sentences
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The BBC has asked if this was to do with suspicions over his involvement in poison pen letter campaigns, but the party has not answered the question.
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025
Paul jokes he picked people who “maybe have a bit more of a poison pen than I would.”
From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2021
In other words, even if it’s a love letter, that doesn’t mean it’s afraid to uncap its poison pen.
From Slate • Jul. 6, 2021
“Do your homework in the future before your poison pen releases more disinformation. Remember, not all of the crew was interviewed.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2019
“Our aunt and our great-grandma should be rocking on this porch together. Not sending poison pen letters back and forth through you.”
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
