wall of shame
Displayed failure roster
A wall of shame is a public display calling out people or entities for failures, misconduct, or poor performance.
Originally physical bulletin boards in workplaces or schools listing rule-breakers, the term now often refers to online compilations: The subreddit maintains a wall of shame for scammers.
The tone ranges from playful ribbing to genuine condemnation.
Loss of dignity
- dishonorLoss of respect
- disreputeDamaged public standing
- ignominyState of dishonor
- infamyExtreme public disgrace
scandal · discredit · degradation · reproach · tarnish · blemish · disgraceful · notorious
Banishment from a group
- blacklistRecord of prohibited entities
- pariahRejected, shunned person
- outcastShunned, rejected person
- shunnedPersistently avoided socially
excommunication · banishment · exile · scarlet letter · branding · stigmatize · marginalization · alienation
Assigning a label
- postedMade publicly visible
- displayedPresented for observation
- listSequence of recorded items
- bulletinBrief public announcement
notice · exposed · outed · published · broadcast · visible · public · accountability
Those who break rules
- offendersThose who commit wrongs
- delinquentFailing in duty
- noncompliantFailing to conform
- deadbeatPerson avoiding owed payments
defaulter · scofflaw · misconduct · negligence · wrongdoing · transgression · indiscretion · infraction
humiliation
Loss of dignity
infamy · scandal · discredit · degradation · reproach · tarnish · blemish · disgraceful · notorious · infamous
ostracism
Banishment from a group
shunned · excommunication · banishment · exile · scarlet letter · branding · stigmatize · marginalization · alienation · cancellation
naming
Assigning a label
bulletin · notice · exposed · outed · published · broadcast · visible · public · accountability · transparency
violators
Those who break rules
- offendersThose who commit wrongs
- delinquentFailing in duty
- noncompliantFailing to conform
deadbeat · defaulter · scofflaw · misconduct · negligence · wrongdoing · transgression · indiscretion · infraction · citation
wall of shamewall of fame
Display celebrating distinguished people
honor roll · hall of fame · dean's list · leaderboard · bestseller list
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