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
But over decades of scientific and therapeutic progress and efforts to reduce stigma, the diagnosis is now greeted with relief by many families.
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Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025
At the core of Mark’s work is a simple conviction: challenge stigma, map out clear pathways to healing, and empower you to reclaim purpose.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 15 June 2025
Then there’s the lingering stigma around seeking out mental health help.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 10 June 2025
Is one of the goals of the doc to break the stigma around autism?
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 11 June 2025
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Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025
At the core of Mark’s work is a simple conviction: challenge stigma, map out clear pathways to healing, and empower you to reclaim purpose.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 15 June 2025
Then there’s the lingering stigma around seeking out mental health help.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 10 June 2025
Is one of the goals of the doc to break the stigma around autism?
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigma
Noun
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Most food stains can be cleaned with dish detergent and water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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Unfortunately, both alcohol and peroxide can irritate gums and cause gum sensitivity—this formulation uses a combination of natural enzymes and gentle oxidizers to lift surface stains on the teeth and prevent new ones from forming.—
Daley Quinn,
Glamour,
11 June 2025
Noun
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That realization tends to color behavior, and taints the findings.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
17 June 2025
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In his podcast on The Daily Wire this week, conservative commentator Ben Shapiro cited the taint of the jet deal and called on his listeners to honestly consider its implications.—
Howard LaFranchi,
Christian Science Monitor,
15 May 2025
Noun
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In very unhinged behavior, Lucy tracks Sophie down (after her boss expressly tells her the client doesn't want any contact whatsoever), and unsurprisingly, Sophie admonishes her for invading her privacy in an attempt to absolve her feelings of guilt.—
Aisha Harris,
NPR,
21 June 2025
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The Holocaust looms over discussions about Israel, with many claiming the country’s sense of historical guilt has made it, until recently, reluctant to criticize Israeli politics.—
Agnes Mueller,
The Conversation,
18 June 2025
Noun
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She’s also never been afraid to use the power of shame.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
14 June 2025
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The entire sick process was recorded to elicit shame and more fear.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer poached eggs to a paper-towel lined plate; blot dry.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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Vietnam is a wound for many Americans: a bloody quagmire, a blot on our conscience, a war that claimed more than 58,000 American lives and shattered faith at home in the good intentions of the government.—
Leo Tran,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2025
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“Stigma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigma. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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