namecalling

Example:The politician’s campaign was filled with insulting remarks about his opponents, which only served to polarize the electorate.

Definition:Offensive or abusive language used to offend, wound, or anger someone.

Example:He hurled epithets at his rival during their heated debate, which was deplorable behavior.

Definition:An abuse word or a term of reproach or contempt; a grammatical construction (often singular or uncountable form) used to convey such a term, e.g., a vulgar or opprobrious description.