Fact shame

When positions on issues are discredited with facts, especially in public

Trump's claims that businesses are not able to borrow money from banks were fact shamed in a congressional hearing by Federal Reserve Chairperson Janet Yellen

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Fact Shaming

Shaming someone because they don’t know a fact that you know. Making them feel stupid and less superior than you. This can also apply to people who shame you for not knowing how to pronounce certain words.

Fact shaming: “Don’t you know who Putin is? Everyone knows who he is, you are so stupid Brad! “

Fact Shaming

Destroying another’s argument or viewpoint using facts

Steve just got through fact shaming Bruce’s emotional whining about his gf. She’s a hoe, always been a hoe, can’t turn em into housewives.