Labeling a person as deviant may have some consequences for the person so labeled but hardly any for the labeler.

Labeling

The process of classifying or identifying individuals or groups based on specific characteristics, often leading to stereotyping or stigma.

Deviant

Behavior that deviates from societal or cultural norms, which can be criminal or noncriminal in nature.

Labeler

An individual or authority that assigns labels to others, often influencing how they are perceived and treated by society.