poison pens

A form of 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of poison pen
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poison pens. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/poison%20pens

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “poison pens,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/poison%20pens.

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