call-outs
Vocal attention-drawing remarks
Call-outs are instances of publicly criticizing or drawing attention to someone's behavior, especially online.
The term emerged from activist communities where calling out meant holding people accountable for problematic actions.
A call-out can be constructive or punitive depending on context.
In design and publishing, call-outs are text elements that highlight key information, pulling a quote or statistic into prominent display.
Express sharp disapproval
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
- denunciationFormal public accusation
disapproval · scolding · chastisement · admonishment · reproach · faultfinding · lambasting · upbraiding
Concentrated illumination source
- emphasizeStress the importance of
- accentuateTo give emphasis
- featureDistinguishing quality or element
- showcaseCabinet for displaying items
expose · reveal · underline · illuminate · flag · draw attention · identify · note
Confirmation of receipt
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- kudosPraise and honor
- praiseExpression of approval
- tributeOffering of respect
accolades · honors · applause · distinction · congratulations · plaudits · salute · homage
Test of ability
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- altercationHeated verbal dispute
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
- argumentReasoned case or dispute
conflict · disagreement · contention · antagonism · hostility · face-off · showdown · standoff
rebuke
Express sharp disapproval
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
denunciation · disapproval · scolding · chastisement · admonishment · reproach · faultfinding · lambasting · upbraiding · objection
spotlight
Concentrated illumination source
- emphasizeStress the importance of
- accentuateTo give emphasis
- featureDistinguishing quality or element
showcase · expose · reveal · underline · illuminate · flag · draw attention · identify · note · mention
acknowledgment
Confirmation of receipt
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- kudosPraise and honor
- praiseExpression of approval
tribute · accolades · honors · applause · distinction · congratulations · plaudits · salute · homage · celebration
challenge
Test of ability
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- altercationHeated verbal dispute
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
argument · conflict · disagreement · contention · antagonism · hostility · face-off · showdown · standoff · direct address
alert
Warning or watchfulness
flag · notification · alarm · advisory · caution · bulletin · announcement · signal · indicator · prompt
- outrage culturerage bait, outrage porn, outrage cycle, viral outrage, virtue signaling
- attendanceattendance, present, absent, here, attendance sheet
- tauntstaunts, taunt, taunting, neener neener, insults
call-outssilence
Total lack of sound
complicity · looking the other way · turning a blind eye · willful ignorance · enabling
call-outscall-ins
Broadcast audience contributions
diplomatic intervention · constructive criticism · mentoring · coaching · heart-to-heart
call-outsinaction
Deliberate nonmovement
passivity · indifference · apathy · non-intervention · standing by
call, out, calls, outs, called, calling, caller, callers, outed