call-out
Naming bad behavior
A call-out is a public criticism or challenge, often on social media: The post was a direct call-out of the company's environmental claims.
It can also mean a summons to service, especially for repair workers or emergency responders: The plumber charges extra for weekend call-outs.
In publishing, a call-out is text pulled from the body and displayed prominently to catch attention.
Insider who reports misconduct
- uncoverReveal what's hidden
- revealMake something visible
- unmaskReveal true identity
- leakEscape through a breach
disclosure · snitch · tattle · exposé · confession · informant · transparency · betrayal
Express sharp disapproval
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- denouncePublicly declare wrongdoing
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- critiqueDetailed evaluative analysis
chastise · berate · admonish · scold · castigate · reproach · lambaste · condemn
Direct hostile encounter
- showdownDecisive final confrontation
- face-offDirect clash between opponents
- throwdownFierce physical altercation
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
dispute · provocation · defiance · opposition · contest · rivalry · duel · gauntlet
Transmitted media signal
- proclaimDeclare officially and openly
- declareState officially
- announceState something officially
- bulletinBrief public announcement
notification · statement · dispatch · communique · PA system · loudspeaker · megaphone · public address
Public verbal praise
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- praiseExpression of approval
- kudosPraise and honor
tribute · applause · props · honors · accolade · plaudits · credit · highlight
Work beyond scheduled hours
- standbyReady substitute awaiting use
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
- musterAssemble for inspection
- mobilizationOrganizing for action
duty · assignment · backup · relief · substitute · fill-in · cover
whistleblower
Insider who reports misconduct
leak · disclosure · snitch · tattle · exposé · confession · informant · transparency · betrayal · divulgence
rebuke
Express sharp disapproval
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- denouncePublicly declare wrongdoing
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
critique · chastise · berate · admonish · scold · castigate · reproach · lambaste · condemn · blame
confrontation
Direct hostile encounter
- showdownDecisive final confrontation
- face-offDirect clash between opponents
- throwdownFierce physical altercation
clash · dispute · provocation · defiance · opposition · contest · rivalry · duel · gauntlet · matchup
broadcast
Transmitted media signal
bulletin · notification · statement · dispatch · communique · PA system · loudspeaker · megaphone · public address · alert
shoutout
Public verbal praise
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- praiseExpression of approval
kudos · tribute · applause · props · honors · accolade · plaudits · credit · highlight · spotlight
overtime
Work beyond scheduled hours
- standbyReady substitute awaiting use
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
- musterAssemble for inspection
mobilization · duty · assignment · backup · relief · substitute · fill-in · cover
- social crueltybullying, harassment, humiliation, shaming, mocking
- attendanceattendance, present, absent, here, attendance sheet
- consequencesconsequence, consequences, result, results, effect
- tiradestirades, tirade, rants, rant, harangues
- Zingerszinger, zing, burn, comeback, retort
- cyber conflictstrolling, cyberbullying, flame war, online harassment, doxing
call-outcall-in
Listener-initiated broadcast contact
quiet word · gentle nudge · constructive criticism · mentoring · coaching
call-outshout-out
Public recognition given
praise · commendation · public praise · endorsement · compliment
call, out, recall, calling, called, calls, caller, recalled, recalling