name-calling

[ neym-kaw-ling ]
/ ˈneɪmˌkɔ lɪŋ /

noun

the use of abusive names to belittle or humiliate another person in a political campaign, an argument, etc.

Origin of name-calling

First recorded in 1890–95

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British Dictionary definitions for name-calling

name-calling

noun

verbal abuse, esp as a crude form of argument