names
- noun
- /neɪmz/
- Offensive
:
insulto
- They can dismiss us and call us names, which can be hurtful and unnecessary.
He calls me names, he calls my parents names.
- He calls me names, he calls my parents names.
- So, yeah, I don't hurling sort of insulting names like unscientific.
Examples
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They'll call you names because they have no dreams.
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They'll call you names because they have no dreams.
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They can dismiss us and call us names, and they do.
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Calling someone names can have a lasting emotional impact on them.
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When they resorted to using names, it showed their lack of respect.
Synonyms
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7.9
A word used to hurt or insult someone
155
3.4
Rude or insulting words said to hurt someone
43
6.0
Words that are rude and upset people, often about religion
18
7.1
A word people think is rude or not polite
17
8.7
An insulting word or phrase that hurts someone
8
5.8
A rude word people say to show strong anger or surprise
4
3.5
A rude remark that hurts or upsets someone
2
4.9
Using insulting words to hurt or shame someone instead of discussing the problem
1
8.6
A rude word people use when angry or to insult someone
A set of harsh insulting words meant to hurt someone
Very rude words or actions that hurt people
Rude words or actions that aim to hurt someone
A comment or action that makes someone feel unimportant
A rude word about sex or body parts
An insulting word used instead of a more neutral one
Antonyms
Idioms
- Offensive
3
9.9
To do very well and act confidently, often in a forceful way
How Insulting
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Names in the phrase 'calling names' comes from the simple word name, which means a 'label' for a person. So, to 'call someone names' is to put bad labels on them, and that is why it means using insulting or hurtful words.