name calling

• Акт использования оскорбительных или обидных слов для описания кого-либо, часто как способ нападения или унижения, а не ведения аргументированного спора.

The act of using insulting or offensive words to describe someone, often as a way to attack or belittle them rather than engage in reasoned argument.

1. Insulting languageB1informal

   The act of using offensive or derogatory words to insult or belittle someone.

   Оскорбительные выражения

   • The argument quickly turned into name calling.
   • Name calling is a common tactic in schoolyard bullying.
   • He was hurt by the constant name calling from his coworkers.