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- DictionaryPoi·son pen let·ter/ˈpoizn pen ˈledər/
noun
- 1. a letter, typically anonymous, that is libelous, abusive, or malicious.
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A poison pen letter (or poisoned pen letter) is a letter or note containing unpleasant, abusive, or malicious statements or accusations about the recipient or a third party. It is usually sent anonymously, often by employing the ransom note effect to avoid exposing the author's handwriting. Poison pen letters are usually composed and sent to upset the recipient, and differ from blackmail, which is... Wikipedia