name calling

Example Sentences

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One of the concerns raised by the regulator was a section in the policy which said that harassment or bullying including intrusive behaviour, name calling or derogatory jokes were serious disciplinary offences.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2025

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

Expect brief verbal arguments between family and friends, but no name calling.

From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 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

He kept yeMing Percy’s name, calling him... brother?

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan