attackinsults
Attackinsults is a term used in discourse analysis to describe a style of insult that combines a personal attack with a belittling remark aimed at undermining an opponent’s competence, character, or identity. Unlike general insults, attackinsults are often designed to derail argument, provoke embarrassment, or shift attention from substantive claims to the person making them.
Common forms include direct attacks on intelligence or ability (for example, questioning someone’s competence or knowledge),
Usage and contexts tend to appear in online debates, social media exchanges, political discourse, and competitive
Impact and considerations: attackinsults are generally viewed as reducing discourse quality by focusing on the person