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poison-pen letter

noun

a letter written in malice, usually anonymously, and intended to abuse, frighten, or insult the recipient
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Related Words for poison-pen letter

defamation, calumniation, dismantlement
Idioms and Phrases with poison-pen letter

poison-pen letter

A letter, usually anonymous, that makes malicious statements about the recipient or a third party. For example, She told the police about the poison-pen letters, but they said they couldn't pursue the matter. [Early 1900s]

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