name-calling in the PONS Dictionary

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Second, this kind of name-calling puts politicians on a moral high ground.
opinion.inquirer.net
When responding to issues raised by other commenters, do not engage in personal attacks or name-calling.
www.watertowndailytimes.com
But when spats become heated, that's when blame, criticism and name-calling spew forth, sometimes unintentionally.
healthland.time.com
The study's authors claimed that those terms were only considered name-calling when linked to derogatory qualifiers.
en.wikipedia.org
This asymmetry of power may be physical or psychological, and the aggressive behavior may be verbal (e.g., name-calling, threats), physical (e.g., hitting), or psychological (e.g., rumors, shunning/exclusion).
en.wikipedia.org
People from all ideological and political leanings have, at some time or another, resorted to name-calling.
www.abc.net.au
Personal attacks, name-calling, offensive language, and unsubstantiated allegations are not allowed.
www.hilltimes.com
It also led, however, to rancor; what had previously been a debate characterized by logic erupted into name-calling.
en.wikipedia.org
The hour-long debate, quickly transcended into raucous name-calling and physical pushing and shoving at the microphone stands.
en.wikipedia.org
He resorts to name-calling when others disagree with him.
en.wikipedia.org

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