epithetize

verb2

1. •
   To name using an epithet.

   • […] led the Colonial Reformers such as Charles Buller to epithetize him as Mr . Oversecretary or Mr . Mothercountry . — 1974
2. •
   To disparage by means of an epithet.

   • But unfortunately all that his long-winded explanation amounts to is unconvincing rationalization by its tendency to epithetize a counter argument. — 2001