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Call somebody names

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Emotional Impact

This phrase often hurts feelings and can be taken personally; it's not polite or kind.

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When he started to call her names, she felt very upset and told the teacher.
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Often Childish

'Calling names' is seen as immature behavior, more common among children than adults.

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Even in the heated debate, the politician refrained from calling his opponent names.
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Cyberbullying Context

In the digital age, 'calling names' online is considered cyberbullying and is equally harmful.

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She was distraught to find that her classmates were calling her names in a group chat.
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