name calling

Example Sentences

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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

Decorum is no longer required, and mean-spirited name-calling is no longer discouraged.

From Slate • Dec. 11, 2024

"There are few other areas of healthcare where professionals are so afraid to openly discuss their views, where people are vilified on social media, and where name-calling echoes the worst bullying behaviour."

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2024

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

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2024

By the time I was seven, the teasing and name-calling did start me thinking more about exactly why I was the way I was.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge