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
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.
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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
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
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Scrub any stains with a soft sponge or brush.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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This process lifts stains without increasing their surface area, which can be an issue when scrubbing by hand with a cloth or brush.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Stigmas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmas. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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