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Name and shame

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Social Pressure

Name and shame exploits social pressure to discourage bad behavior by highlighting it.

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The campaign will name and shame companies ignoring environmental laws.
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Public Exposure

The phrase suggests exposing wrongdoings publicly, not just telling a few people.

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Activists used social media to name and shame the violators.
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Negative Connotation

Using 'name and shame' implies a negative judgment and disapproval of actions.

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Local residents were named and shamed for littering in the park.
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