poison pens

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Definition of poison pens in English English dictionary: plural form of poison pen
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
The centrepiece of her work was a weekly column that could brim with venom . . . . Cherie Blair, Geri Halliwell, Sarah Ferguson, Victoria Beckham and Princess Diana all found themselves the subjects of Lee-Potter's poison pen.
poison pen: Of, pertaining to, or possessing such a manner of expression
He's been harsh, too, reacting with the swift kick of a poison-pen reviewer when he doesn't like what he sees on his stage.

poison pens

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poi·son pens

poyzın penz

/ˈpoizən ˈpenz/ /ˈpɔɪzən ˈpɛnz/

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