1. name calling, names - verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
   --₁ is a kind of defamation, calumny, obloquy, traducement, hatchet job
   

Example Sentences:

• He resorted to name calling when he couldn't come up with a valid argument.
• Children often engage in name calling to tease their classmates.
• Name calling during a debate only diminishes the credibility of the participants.

Usage:

• In politics, name calling is frequently employed by opponents to attack each other's character.
• Parents should teach their children to avoid name calling and practice kindness.
• The effects of name calling can be damaging to an individual's self-esteem and mental well-being.

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