Synonyms:
name, epithet
Meaning: a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
Usage examples
When all is said, the scientific term is composed of a misconception and a worthless epithet.
Should we affirm that the qualities alone, which prompt us to act our part in society, are entitled to that honourable distinction; it must immediately occur that these are indeed the most valuable qualities, and are commonly denominated the SOCIAL virtues; but that this very epithet supposes that there are also virtues of another species.