Name calling meaning in English

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Definition

name-calling: insulting, verbal abuse, offensive language noun

Examples

  • "I expect the discussion to be clear and concise, without the usual name-calling."
Exercise 1
Bruno wants a discussion without "name-calling".
He is concerned that Philip and Susie will during their meeting.
Bruno wants a discussion without "name-calling".
He is concerned that Philip and Susie will insult each other during their meeting.
insult each other: "Name calling" is the act of insulting someone by using an offensive or derogatory term. Children often "call each other names".
call each other by name: "To call someone by their name" simply means to address someone by their name. However, "name calling" means changing their name to something offensive in order to insult them.
be critical of each other: To be "critical" of someone means to judge or chastise them. It is likely that Philip and Susie will be critical of each other's ideas during their meeting, however this is not what Bruno is referring to when he writes that he does not want "name-calling" during the meeting.
damage each other's reputation: Bruno isn't referring to Philip or Susie's reputation when he writes that he does not want "name-calling" during the meeting.
denounce other people: Bruno isn't referring to Philip or Susie "denouncing" other people when he requests that there be no "name calling" during the meeting.

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