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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Alongside starring in poignant films, British actress Naomi Watts’ mission is to destigmatize menopause.
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Izzy Baskette, People.com, 11 July 2025
Exploring autism through the lens of dance, the documentary aims to destigmatize neurodivergence.
—Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
Hopes For the Documentary Shiva reported that her hope was to destigmatize inpatient treatment and to foster empathy for those seeking treatment.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Today, the organization is committed to destigmatizing mental health support by offering peer-to-peer resources in the fight to end veteran suicide, Mort said.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 4 July 2025
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Izzy Baskette, People.com, 11 July 2025
Exploring autism through the lens of dance, the documentary aims to destigmatize neurodivergence.
—Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
Hopes For the Documentary Shiva reported that her hope was to destigmatize inpatient treatment and to foster empathy for those seeking treatment.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Today, the organization is committed to destigmatizing mental health support by offering peer-to-peer resources in the fight to end veteran suicide, Mort said.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 4 July 2025
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“Destigmatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/destigmatize. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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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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