poison pens

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plural form of poison pen
poison pen
A manner, means, or tone of expression had by a written work, characterized by spitefulness, defamation, and/or intimidation directed toward a person, organization, or point of view

The centrepiece of her work was a weekly column that could brim with venom . . . . Cherie Blair, Geri Halliwell, Sarah Ferguson, Victoria Beckham and Princess Diana all found themselves the subjects of Lee-Potter's poison pen.

poison pen
Of, pertaining to, or possessing such a manner of expression

He's been harsh, too, reacting with the swift kick of a poison-pen reviewer when he doesn't like what he sees on his stage.

poison pens

    Hyphenation

    poi·son pens

    Turkish pronunciation

    poyzın penz

    Pronunciation

    /ˈpoizən ˈpenz/ /ˈpɔɪzən ˈpɛnz/
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