name calling

Example Sentences

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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

The Smithsonian didn’t delve into feral revenge scenarios or name calling or primal instincts.

From Washington Post • Feb. 13, 2023

"They're a little bit at a stalemate, so I think the other thing that's happening is the name calling is getting ratcheted up within the party."

From Salon • Jan. 4, 2023

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

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