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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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The first known use of stigmatize was in 1585

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“Stigmatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmatize. Accessed 25 Oct. 2021.

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