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Poison pen

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  1. 1
    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. idiomatic

    "Peter Isaacson continued his attack on Hearst and the poison pen of his editors."

  2. 2
    Of, pertaining to, or possessing such a manner of expression. attributive

    "In a fair political fight in which neither side wishes to take unfair advantage of an opponent, last-minute poison-pen circulars should be banned."

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