Meaning of names in English
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1. verbal abuseExamples
- « a crude substitute for argument »
Famous quotes
- « The latest horror to hit the U.S. looks to have been caused by people of Middle Eastern origin, bearing Muslim names. Again, shame. This fuels more hatred for a religion and a people who have nothing to do with these events. » Cat Stevens
- « My father was Catholic, my mother was Protestant, and because of that I got Christened in both churches, so I've got all these names... but my Dad always called me Mick. » Mickey Spillane
- « If I can procure three hundred good substantial names of persons, or bodies, or institutions, I cannot fail to do well for my family, although I must abandon my life to its success, and undergo many sad perplexities and perhaps never see again my own beloved America. » John James Audubon
- « And I will do everything that I can as long as I am President of the United States to remind the American people that we are one nation under God, and we may call that God different names but we remain one nation. » Barack Obama
- « Know the names of past and current artists who are most famous for playing their instruments. » Marilyn vos Savant