Definition of destigmatize
transitive verb
: to remove associations of shame or disgrace from destigmatize mental illness
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By his example, Woods could do much to help destigmatize the misuse of prescription medication, which is a nationwide problem.
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Schools should help all children feel welcome and destigmatize the spectrum of human experience.
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1973
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1973
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