as in to label
usually disapproving
to describe or regard (something, such as a characteristic or group of people) in a way that shows strong disapproval
a legal system that stigmatizes juveniles as criminals
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Recent Examples of stigmatize
He’s acknowledged having dark thoughts, moments of self-doubt, reinforcing the importance of mental health awareness in Black communities where these conversations are often stigmatized.
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Dr. Delvena Thomas, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
Divorce is more stigmatized in these cultures, and individuals are less likely to seek separation, even in unsatisfactory marriages.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Hirsch said there’s already shame surrounding BV, and categorizing BV as an STI may further stigmatize the condition.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025
Critics of Trump and Musk hope to discourage and stigmatize purchases of vehicles from Tesla, the world’s most valuable automaker.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
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Dr. Delvena Thomas, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
Divorce is more stigmatized in these cultures, and individuals are less likely to seek separation, even in unsatisfactory marriages.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Hirsch said there’s already shame surrounding BV, and categorizing BV as an STI may further stigmatize the condition.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025
Critics of Trump and Musk hope to discourage and stigmatize purchases of vehicles from Tesla, the world’s most valuable automaker.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigmatize
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Essentially, more expensive companies are labeled as growth companies whereas cheaper companies are labeled as value companies.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Like many communities across the US, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has sent a wave of fear through the Central American community in Maryland, whose members told CNN they have been unfairly targeted by the administration or labeled as gang members without evidence.—
Polo Sandoval,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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The bill also gives the Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services various requirements, including those to report specified Medicaid data to the Medicaid oversight committee.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Markle did not specify which of her pregnancies was followed by postpartum preeclampsia, but the conversation—a glimpse behind the curtain—is an honest and vulnerable one.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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Invoking Studio Ghibli, a Japanese animation firm that famously partners with Disney, Whittemore sort of blends the idea of branding visuals with model use in general.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The token, branded $TRUMP, has been criticized by ethics experts as a conflict of interest for the president since the company could likely benefit from his pro-crypto policies.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Safety advocates have designated April as a month for awareness of low-head dams and their dangerous currents, which contribute to 50 drownings a year in the United States.—
Troy Aidan Sambajon,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trump has stepped up enforcement against transnational gangs, designating Tren de Aragua, MS-13 and six Mexican cartels as terrorist groups, citing murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking and other crimes.—
Andrew Goudsward and Ted Hesson,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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It wasn’t named in the companion antitrust cases of Hubbard or Carter, either.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Overlook Film Festival has named the best of the fest.—
William Earl,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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If the bill was a mistake, call 1-800-HHS-TIPS to report it.—
Louise Norris,
Verywell Health,
14 Feb. 2023
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Instead, call the APS Outage Hotline at 602-371-3680 or 1-855-688-2437 or visit aps.com/outage.—
Russ Wiles,
The Arizona Republic,
14 Feb. 2023
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Cohen’s car had legislative plates with the number 12, denoting her Senate district.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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Songwriters are denoted and decomposed.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Another aspect to consider in discussions was what Wann termed ‘parachute payments’.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Stigmatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmatize. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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