name-call·ing

name-call·ing
/ˈneımˌkɑːlıŋ/ noun [noncount]
: the act of using offensive names to insult someone

“That man is an arrogant, immoral fool!” “I understand your anger, but name-calling won't get you anywhere.”

Don't resort to name-calling. Let's talk about the real issues.


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