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name calling

[neym-kaw-ling] / ˈneɪmˌkɔ lɪŋ /
NOUN
insulting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
abusing derogating


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Democracy requires “reasoned and respectful debate,” he said, not personal attacks and name calling.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

At the time, the agency was led by Lina Khan, who made her name calling for tougher anti-monopoly scrutiny of firms such as Amazon.

From BBC Sep. 25, 2025

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

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

And despite Babs calling my name, calling out after me, I don’t turn around.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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