as in to label
usually disapproving
to describe or regard (something, such as a characteristic or group of people) in a way that shows strong disapproval
a legal system that stigmatizes juveniles as criminals
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Recent Examples of stigmatize
Many nurses reported hearing their colleagues using stigmatizing language and dismissive behaviors.
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Karli Swenson, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
Success in this space often hinges on clinical validation, consumer education, regulatory navigation, and building trust in a historically underserved and stigmatized category.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
As a young adult, it is believed that Rosemary exhibited violent mood swings during a time when mental health was stigmatized.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Anthropic sued, claiming the Pentagon is illegally retaliating by stigmatizing the company with a designation meant to protect against sabotage of national security systems by foreign adversaries.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
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Karli Swenson, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
Success in this space often hinges on clinical validation, consumer education, regulatory navigation, and building trust in a historically underserved and stigmatized category.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
As a young adult, it is believed that Rosemary exhibited violent mood swings during a time when mental health was stigmatized.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Anthropic sued, claiming the Pentagon is illegally retaliating by stigmatizing the company with a designation meant to protect against sabotage of national security systems by foreign adversaries.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigmatize
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The team played so well in the leadup to the World Cup that many labeled Ecuador a darkhorse candidate to win the whole thing.—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Whole leaf extract of aloe vera has been labeled as a possible carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
21 June 2026
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Ablakwa did not specify the specific types of artifacts, nor where they are currently being held.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
22 June 2026
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There is no difference specified under the law.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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The Times also won the silver medal for the category, branding identity for series, section, vertical or product (multiplatform), for De Los’ The Best of Latino Los Angeles.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Elsewhere, a large plume of smoke was seen rising near Moscow’s Sadovod trade center – which brands itself as Russia’s largest mall.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Eco effort This is a fragile environment—Kerlingarfjöll was designated a Protected Nature Reserve by Umhverfisstofnun (the Environmental Agency of Iceland) in 2020.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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While the federal government may designate foreign terror groups, there is no formal mechanism to apply the same label to domestic groups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Long before Kansas City prepared to host six matches in soccer’s global tournament, an Overland Park kid named Matt Besler gave the city its first taste of the World Cup stage.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Joshua’s contract also states White and Zuffa Boxing cannot be named promoters of the Fury bout, despite Al-Sheikh owning 60 per cent of the company.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The accord called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a halt to hostilities across the region, including in Lebanon.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Baelor Targaryen Baelor Targaryen (Bertie Carvel) — often called Baelor Breakspear — is a noble and widely respected Targaryen prince known for his honor, leadership and skill in battle.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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In a scene shot backstage at a Pod Meets World live show, Friedle showed that Savage hadn't responded to a text from Friedle since April 2020, and his iMessages switched from blue to green, potentially denoting a block.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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The serious message of change and time leaving behind culture and tradition is handled lightly but impactfully, denoting a location where time is both the hero and the villain.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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The latter are often associated with what might be termed the silovaya ideologiya—a security-state ideology that emphasises a strong state, the primacy of state interests over private interests, great-power status, and strict domestic order.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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Carollo was termed out of office at the end of last year.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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“Stigmatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmatize. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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