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stigma

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of stigma

a mark of guilt or disgrace

in "The Scarlet Letter," Hester Prynne bore the stigma of adultery

Synonyms of stigma

blot, brand, onus, slur, smirch, smudge, spot, stain, taint

Words Related to stigma

black eye, discredit, disesteem, disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, guilt, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, reproach, shame

corruption, debauchery, depravity, immorality, iniquity, licentiousness, sin, unscrupulousness, vice

Near Antonyms of stigma

award, credit, honor

chasteness, chastity, modesty, purity, stainlessness

honesty, integrity, legitimacy, probity, rectitude, scrupulousness, uprightness

goodness, righteousness, virtuousness

fame, glory, renown, repute

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