name-calling
noun
name-call·ing
ˈnām-ˌkȯ-liŋ 
: the use of offensive names especially to win an argument or to induce rejection or condemnation (as of a person or project) without objective consideration of the facts
Examples of name-calling in a Sentence
the campaign quickly degenerated into name-calling rather than an intelligent discussion of the issues
Recent Examples on the Web
Patton-Smith says that red flag friend groups may foster cruel humor or social exclusion, jokes at others' expense, name-calling, or freezing kids out of activities.
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 21 July 2025
There’s been name-calling, rumors and a couple of arguments that the teachers had to step in to settle.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 19 July 2025
Many, particularly supporters of President Donald Trump, responded with outrage or worse, devolving into name-calling.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
And an additional 37% reported verbal assaults, threats, and name-calling.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 21 July 2025
There’s been name-calling, rumors and a couple of arguments that the teachers had to step in to settle.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 19 July 2025
Many, particularly supporters of President Donald Trump, responded with outrage or worse, devolving into name-calling.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
And an additional 37% reported verbal assaults, threats, and name-calling.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for name-calling
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“Name-calling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/name-calling. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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