destigmatize
verb
de·stig·ma·tize
(ˌ)dē-ˈstig-mə-ˌtīz 
destigmatized; destigmatizing; destigmatizes
: to remove associations of shame or disgrace from
destigmatize mental illness
Examples of destigmatize in a Sentence
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Since then, drug policy at the state level has mostly been progressing toward legalization, embracing liberal attitudes that aim to destigmatize drug use.
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Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2024
Veterans groups say that such a law would help destigmatize psychedelics that in some cases have been more effective in treating certain mental health conditions than traditional drugs and therapies.
—Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2023
The idea would be to destigmatize the notion of consulting with the government early and often.
—Jami Miscik, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2024
Simon has partnered with celebrities like Taraji P. Henson and Charlamagne tha God to destigmatize mental health treatment.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2024
The goal of the event is education and to destigmatize what dermatologists do.
—Journal Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2024
It’s also invested in destigmatizing cannabis use and culture, which is a growing national topic.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2024
Co-founded in 2016 by Julia Hansen, a high schooler in Maine who had lost her two best friends to suicide, the nonprofit works to destigmatize mental illness and help students prioritize their emotional well-being.
—Jennifer Miller, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2024
Correspondent Tracy Smith examines the heartbreak that can come when postpartum depression is not diagnosed or treated; talks with experts and sufferers hoping to destigmatize PPD; and looks at a new drug, Zurzuvae, the first-ever pill for PPD, set to become available this week.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 7 Dec. 2023
Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2024
Veterans groups say that such a law would help destigmatize psychedelics that in some cases have been more effective in treating certain mental health conditions than traditional drugs and therapies.
—Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2023
The idea would be to destigmatize the notion of consulting with the government early and often.
—Jami Miscik, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2024
Simon has partnered with celebrities like Taraji P. Henson and Charlamagne tha God to destigmatize mental health treatment.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2024
The goal of the event is education and to destigmatize what dermatologists do.
—Journal Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2024
It’s also invested in destigmatizing cannabis use and culture, which is a growing national topic.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2024
Co-founded in 2016 by Julia Hansen, a high schooler in Maine who had lost her two best friends to suicide, the nonprofit works to destigmatize mental illness and help students prioritize their emotional well-being.
—Jennifer Miller, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2024
Correspondent Tracy Smith examines the heartbreak that can come when postpartum depression is not diagnosed or treated; talks with experts and sufferers hoping to destigmatize PPD; and looks at a new drug, Zurzuvae, the first-ever pill for PPD, set to become available this week.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 7 Dec. 2023
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First Known Use
1946, in the meaning defined above
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de·stig·ma·tize
(ˌ)dē-ˈstig-mə-ˌtīz
: to remove shame or disgrace from
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