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Synonyms of call names

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Another word for call names is name-call. Other synonyms of call names are abuse, flame, vitriol and revile.

Synonyms and similar words for call names

verbTo use abusive or insulting language; to engage in name-calling.

  • abuseTo attack with coarse language; to insult; to revile; malign; to speak in an offensive manner to or about someone; to...
  • flameTo post a destructively critical or abusive message (to somebody).
  • name-callSynonym of call names (“to use (offensive or derogatory names, labels, or insults) against (someone), typically to...
  • vitriolTo subject to bitter verbal abuse.
  • revileTo attack (someone) with abusive language.
  • vituperateTo attack (someone or something) with abusive language; to revile, to vilify.

Meaning of call names

  1. verb To use abusive or insulting language; to engage in name-calling.

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Questions about synonyms of call names

What is another word for call names?
Call names has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as name-call, abuse, flame, vitriol and revile.
What does call names mean?
Call names means to use abusive or insulting language; to engage in name-calling.

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