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Names (Noun)

Meaning

Verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument; "sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • She tried to ignore the hurtful names they called her during the disagreement.
  • Using names to insult someone is a childish tactic and lacks any real intellectual merit.
  • The old saying "sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me" didn't make them feel any better as they walked away.
  • The politician's opponents resorted to calling him names rather than addressing the real issues.
  • His mother had taught him that when people start using names to attack, it usually means they've lost the argument and are getting desperate.

Synonyms

  • Name Calling

Hypernyms

  • Calumniation
  • Obloquy
  • Traducement
  • Defamation
  • Hatchet Job
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