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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The format aims to destigmatize divorce while providing entertainment, addressing what producers see as evolving social attitudes in India.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Hosted at the Calamigos Ranch, the event will focus on destigmatizing topics including grief, addiction, anxiety and motherhood, through conversations with influential voices.
—Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Luu, who is also on the board of directors and chair of the partnership relations committee for VAYA, took some time to talk about their work to destigmatize the topic of mental health and their plans for increasing this support for young people and families in their community.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
Along with changing the game on menstrual hygiene, Bell credited Knix as a brand on the forefront of destigmatizing conversations about menstruation and periods.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Hosted at the Calamigos Ranch, the event will focus on destigmatizing topics including grief, addiction, anxiety and motherhood, through conversations with influential voices.
—Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Luu, who is also on the board of directors and chair of the partnership relations committee for VAYA, took some time to talk about their work to destigmatize the topic of mental health and their plans for increasing this support for young people and families in their community.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
Along with changing the game on menstrual hygiene, Bell credited Knix as a brand on the forefront of destigmatizing conversations about menstruation and periods.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025
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“Destigmatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/destigmatize. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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destigmatize
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de·stig·ma·tize
(ˌ)dē-ˈstig-mə-ˌtīz
: to remove shame or disgrace from
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