What does "personal attack" mean?

An abusive remark about a person, without supporting evidence.

Personal attack

Common synonyms include: ad hominem, ad hominem style, character attack, illogical argument, insult, name calling.

noun

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Noun

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An abusive remark about a person, without supporting evidence.
"Basically, it is a personal attack on an arguer that brings the individuals's personal circumstances, trustworthiness, or character into question."

"Basically, it is a personal attack on an arguer that brings the individuals's personal circumstances, trustworthiness, or character into question."