as in stain
a mark of guilt or disgrace
in "The Scarlet Letter," Hester Prynne bore the stigma of adultery
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Recent Examples of stigma
Managers and human resources teams need training on what menopause is, how symptoms can affect the workday and how to respond with support instead of stigma.
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Shirley Velasquez, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
Advocates say stigma, mistrust and lack of representation in the mental health field continue to prevent some men from seeking help.
—Nicky Zizaza, CBS News, 11 May 2026
At the event, Harry encouraged members to share their stories to break the stigma surrounded AIDS.
—Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Safety concerns, a persistent stigma, and decades of underinvestment have kept ridership low even as the network has grown.
—Oren Peleg, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
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Shirley Velasquez, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
Advocates say stigma, mistrust and lack of representation in the mental health field continue to prevent some men from seeking help.
—Nicky Zizaza, CBS News, 11 May 2026
At the event, Harry encouraged members to share their stories to break the stigma surrounded AIDS.
—Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Safety concerns, a persistent stigma, and decades of underinvestment have kept ridership low even as the network has grown.
—Oren Peleg, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigma
Noun
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There are so many different stain colors on the market.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
13 May 2026
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Will homemade detergent work on tough stains?—
Ryan Brennan
May 13,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The good news is that the gala survived its Bezos taint.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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There’s a purity here, the course free from the taint of bureaucracy governing so much of the academy.—
Peter Wayne Moe,
Longreads,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mayhew told me that he was still haunted by guilt.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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By Roger Cohen The guilt of my teenage conviction haunted me for decades.—
Chris Pomorski Roger Cohen Reginald Dwayne Betts David Marchese David Wallace-Wells Parul Sehgal Nitsuh Abebe Kim Hew-Low Kwame Anthony Appiah John Hodgman,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Traits once seen as stabilizing — empathy, humility, shame — are recast as liabilities in a world that prizes speed, dominance and certainty.—
Sarah DaVanzo,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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Emotions such as guilt, shame, and jealousy may also reflect underlying concerns, relationships, or values.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Use Soap And Water Tackle any paint left on the carpet or rug by creating a soap and water solution with a few drops of soap, and continuing to blot.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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Mix a mild detergent with water and gently blot stains with a soft cloth or sponge.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Stigma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigma. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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