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Names

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Noun

1. name calling, names

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

Example Sentences:
'sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Names

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noun
1. 
a word or term by which a person or thing is commonly and distinctively known
▶ Related adjective: nominal
2. 
mere outward appearance or form as opposed to fact (esp in the phrase in name)
he was a ruler in name only
3. 
a word, title, or phrase descriptive of character, usually abusive or derogatory
to call a person names
4. 
reputation, esp, if unspecified, good reputation
he's made quite a name for himself
5. 
a. 
a famous person or thing
a name in the advertising world
b. mainly US and Canadian
(as modifier)
a name product
6. 
a member of Lloyd's who provides part of the capital of a syndicate and shares in its profits or losses but does not arrange its business
7.  in the name of
8.  in the name of
9.  know by name
10.  name of the game
11.  to one's name
verb (transitive)
12. 
to give a name to; call by a name
she named the child Edward
13. 
to refer to by name; cite
he named three French poets
14. 
to determine, fix, or specify
they have named a date for the meeting
15. 
to appoint to or cite for a particular title, honour, or duty; nominate
he was named Journalist of the Year
16. 
to ban (an MP) from the House of Commons by mentioning him or her formally by name as being guilty of disorderly conduct
17.  name and shame
18.  name names
19.  name the day
20.  you name it

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Names

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noun
1. 
a word or phrase by which a person, thing, or class of things is known, called, or spoken to or of; appellation; title
2. 
a word or words expressing some quality considered characteristic or descriptive of a person or thing, often showing approval or disapproval; epithet
3. 
the sacred designation of a deity
His ineffable name
4. 
a. 
fame, reputation, or character
a good name
b. 
good reputation
5. 
a family or clan
the last of his name
6. 
appearance only, not reality; semblance
chief in name only
7. 
a distinguished or famous person
the greatest name in science
adjective
8.  US
having a good reputation; well-known
a name brand
9. 
carrying a name
a name tag
verb transitiveWord forms: named or ˈnaming
10. 
to give a name or title to; entitle; style
11. 
to designate, mention, or refer to by name
12. 
to identify by the right name
name all the oceans
13. 
to nominate or appoint to a post, situation, or office
14. 
to set or fix; specify (a date, price, etc.)
15. 
to speak about; mention

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Names

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n.
1.
a. A word or words by which an entity is designated and distinguished from others.
b. A word or group of words used to describe or evaluate, often disparagingly: Don't call me names.
2. Representation or repute, as opposed to reality: a democracy in name, a police state in fact.
3.
a. A reputation: has a bad name.
b. A distinguished reputation: made a name for himself as a drummer.
4. An illustrious or outstanding person: joined several famous names for a photograph. See Synonyms at celebrity.
tr.v. named, nam·ing, names
1. To give a name to: named the child after both grandparents.
2. To mention, specify, or cite by name: named the primary colors.
3. To call by an epithet: named them all cowards.
4. To nominate for or appoint to a duty, office, or honor. See Synonyms at appoint.
5. To specify or fix: We need to name the time for our meeting.
adj.
Informal
Well-known by a name: a name performer.

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