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
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Through her work at Danielle Ashley Group, Alston in 2008 co-founded First Ladies Health Initiative, a far-reaching effort that seeks to destigmatize screening for various diseases and illnesses in underserved Black and Hispanic communities.
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Having people to connect to, whether in person or virtually, goes a long way toward demystifying and destigmatizing the experience.
—Sara Gaynes Levy, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Assessments and check-ins by parents and coaches can destigmatize the normal psychological difficulties that a recovering athlete might feel after a significant injury.
—Ian McMahan, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Since 1999, the organization has worked to educate the public to destigmatize drug addiction and influence drug policy away from punitive criminal justice approaches to those of harm reduction and public health.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Having people to connect to, whether in person or virtually, goes a long way toward demystifying and destigmatizing the experience.
—Sara Gaynes Levy, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Assessments and check-ins by parents and coaches can destigmatize the normal psychological difficulties that a recovering athlete might feel after a significant injury.
—Ian McMahan, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Since 1999, the organization has worked to educate the public to destigmatize drug addiction and influence drug policy away from punitive criminal justice approaches to those of harm reduction and public health.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Destigmatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/destigmatize. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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destigmatize
verb
de·stig·ma·tize
(ˌ)dē-ˈstig-mə-ˌtīz
: to remove shame or disgrace from
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