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name-calling - use in sentences

Converse of object

  • include: Examples include name-calling, pushing, punching and threatening behavior.
  • bully: Behavior that is not acceptable includes bullying, name-calling, not respecting individual's differences or beliefs.

Adjective modifier

  • racist: I was really shocked that I had some racist name-calling in my class.
  • derogatory: That does sound like derogatory name-calling of the most futile kind.
  • abusive: Let's see if Bob Piper can reply with something that isn't just abusive name-calling, which is his usual debating technique.

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