taking someone's name in vain

A form of take someone's name in vain — To speak insultingly about someone, especially behind their back.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of take someone's name in vain
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APA

taking someone's name in vain. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taking%20someone's%20name%20in%20vain

MLA

“taking someone's name in vain.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taking%20someone's%20name%20in%20vain. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “taking someone's name in vain,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taking%20someone's%20name%20in%20vain.

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