Definition of "terming" [terming]

• Present participle of term. (verb)

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• "But Noël Annan went a bit further in terming him a "cultural statesman": a concept with a trapdoor of absurdity built right into it."
• "These individuals have realized there is great power in terming themselves as "victims" and exploiting the empathy of our tolerant society for their own purpose."
• "As to the lady, Ms. Z, I don't recall terming her nasty."