variants
or stigmata
as in taints
a mark of guilt or disgrace
in "The Scarlet Letter," Hester Prynne bore the stigma of adultery
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Recent Examples of stigmas
Another asked how to combat stigmas against religions that come from indigenous cultures, such as Yorùbá or Vodou.
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Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
The dinners aim to break down racial and neighborhood stigmas in Louisville.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
The stigmas of the mother-son relationship belong to a bygone world.
—Sam Sussman
september 16, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
The National Alliance on Mental Health said barriers to services based on socioeconomic backgrounds, stigmas surrounding mental health and provider bias can cause inequalities in care and lead to misdiagnosis or people not receiving care at all.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Sep. 2025
Since then Baz has seemed determined to smash stigmas around pregnancy and breastfeeding.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
For Black mothers especially, choosing to breastfeed can mean pushing past stigmas, seeking support, and embracing community.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
The workshops are designed to break down cultural stigmas gently but effectively.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
The dinners aim to break down racial and neighborhood stigmas in Louisville.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
The stigmas of the mother-son relationship belong to a bygone world.
—Sam Sussman
september 16, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
The National Alliance on Mental Health said barriers to services based on socioeconomic backgrounds, stigmas surrounding mental health and provider bias can cause inequalities in care and lead to misdiagnosis or people not receiving care at all.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Sep. 2025
Since then Baz has seemed determined to smash stigmas around pregnancy and breastfeeding.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
For Black mothers especially, choosing to breastfeed can mean pushing past stigmas, seeking support, and embracing community.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
The workshops are designed to break down cultural stigmas gently but effectively.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigmas
stains
Noun
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From pretreating stains to drying methods and brightening tricks, here’s exactly how to wash white towels the right way.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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After the hat has cooled, Rosa—a factory floor veteran of 30 years—will steam it to relax the fur’s fibers, and then inspect it for stains and imperfections.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Stigmas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmas. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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