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wall of shame

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A collection of the worst or most hated entries in a particular subject, medium, field, or for people who have failed to complete a challenge, etc.

capitalized, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“They deserve⟳ to be inducted into a Congressional Wall of Shame.”
“The duo was then forced to pose for a photograph holding the merchandise they had attempted to take⟳, which was added to the shop's "Wall of Shame."”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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