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stigma

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Synonyms and Antonyms of stigma

a mark of guilt or disgrace

The stigma of slavery remained long after it had been abolished.

Synonyms of stigma

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

Words Related to stigma

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

corruption, depravity, immorality, iniquity, sin, vice

Near Antonyms of stigma

award, credit, honor

chasteness, chastity, modesty, purity, stainlessness

honesty, integrity, probity, rectitude, uprightness

goodness, righteousness, virtuousness

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