Thesaurus results for STIGMATIZE

stigmatize

verb

Definition of stigmatize

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 Likely stigmatized within parts of the hardcore scene, Bushmon’s proximity to largely Black alternative bands put their authenticity under suspicion. — Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026 The word addict was stigmatizing; better to refer to people who use drugs. — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 Our modern Western culture praises thinness and stigmatizes those in larger bodies. — Oona Hanson, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 For many teens, real care is hard to find, expensive, or stigmatized. — Ryan McBain, STAT, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stigmatize

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But Beshear, who has carved out a centrist lane before his potential presidential bid, rejected Republican efforts to label the broader party.

— Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Even with that acknowledgment, however, there’s still the truth about the way women leaders must walk a fine line between exercising their power without being labeled as bitchy.

— Candace Buckner, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of label

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That preference could shape which brands your household chooses to buy from.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
But its past horror shows on offense, especially in 2023, continue to brand its reputation as stale, like a piece of chewing gum after 10 minutes.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of brand

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Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa, quite the mouthful and named after Hawaiʻi's official state fish, is the resort's signature seafood restaurant, and a dreamy one.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
The procedure came one year after the best season of his career, when he was named an All-Star.

— Jesús Cano, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of name

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Polcari and Lucchini emphasized that aerobic fitness reduces sweating and heat suffering, calling high physical fitness nonnegotiable for modern drivers.

— Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
After a 3-2 called third strike with two out to Conine in the ninth was overturned on the ABS review, Zeferjahn retired Otto Lopez on a flyout to right.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of call

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The following table, like others below, shows their ages on June 1, 2030, with greens highlighting younger players and reds denoting those who’ll be over 30.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
The venue of Biltmore is meant to denote the lofty aspirations of the weekend.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

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