Phrase guide

call names

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive, transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: abuse, flame, name-call, vitriol, call names, revile, vituperate

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

15 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: motiuejar — Translations
  • Chinese Mandarin: 罵......是 /骂......是 (mà ... shì) — Translations
  • Chinese Mandarin: 罵人 /骂人 (màrén) — Translations
  • Dutch: schelden — Translations
  • Finnish: nimitellä — Translations
  • French: insulter — Translations
  • German: beflegeln — Translations
  • Greek: βρίζω (vrízo) — Translations
  • Polish: przezywać — Translations
  • Polish: przezwać — Translations
  • Russian: обзыва́ть (obzyvátʹ) — Translations
  • Russian: обзыва́ться (obzyvátʹsja) — Translations
  • Russian: обозва́ться (obozvátʹsja) — Translations
  • Spanish: motejar — Translations
  • Spanish: echar pestes — Translations