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
Recent Examples on the Web
In the Philippines, Kiyanusch Braun and Martin Joaquin Palaña cofounded GoRocky in 2022 to destigmatize men's health issues such as erectile dysfunction and hair loss.
—
Ardian Wibisono, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
By destigmatizing alcoholism and encouraging people contending with the disease to seek help and support.
—Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
After treatment, Cross used her platform to create awareness and destigmatize the disease.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for destigmatize
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ardian Wibisono, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
By destigmatizing alcoholism and encouraging people contending with the disease to seek help and support.
—Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
After treatment, Cross used her platform to create awareness and destigmatize the disease.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for destigmatize
Cite this Entry
“Destigmatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/destigmatize. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
destigmatize
verb
de·stig·ma·tize
(ˌ)dē-ˈstig-mə-ˌtīz
: to remove shame or disgrace from
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
