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
At the meso level — within communities, workplaces, and institutions — consumers may feel excluded, stigmatized, or divided based on identity, status, or affiliation.
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Gillian Oakenfull, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Society stigmatizes women who choose to be child-free.
—Ruthie Ackerman, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
Framing autism as a problem to be solved can stigmatize and marginalize people who are simply different.
—Alice Kuo and Emily Hotez, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
These trends, rooted in Black culture, were stigmatized and deemed unprofessional or rebellious.
—Bryce Alexander Dixon, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
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Gillian Oakenfull, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Society stigmatizes women who choose to be child-free.
—Ruthie Ackerman, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
Framing autism as a problem to be solved can stigmatize and marginalize people who are simply different.
—Alice Kuo and Emily Hotez, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
These trends, rooted in Black culture, were stigmatized and deemed unprofessional or rebellious.
—Bryce Alexander Dixon, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigmatize
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The day before: Assemble desserts, make dressings, chop, mince, and dice, and store all ingredients in deli containers and label them accordingly.—
Ginger Perra,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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Footage labeled as ‘incidental’ — which is how the FWC says its two officers labeled their footage — includes FWC officers issuing warnings or non-criminal infraction citations, the policy says.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2025
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The developer doesn’t specify any further system requirements.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
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While officials haven't specified the nature of the attack, multiple media outlets report Lanez was stabbed.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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The new tower will feature luxury residences and a hotel, with branding rights licensed from The Trump Organization to Dar Global, which is part of Saudi Arabia's Dar Al Arkan group.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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Disney Princesses Pocahontas, Snow White, Jasmine and Merida also wave to the crowd as dancers groove to brand new songs created just for the occasion.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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House Republicans have designated the lion's share of spending cuts to the Energy and Commerce Committee, the panel that oversees Medicaid and CHIP, which has been instructed to cut $880 billion.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Each year-class, called a brood, is designated by a Roman numeral.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Pet cat escapes vet's office, arrives home 3 miles away days later A cat named George, who was at the vet for neutering in Florida, broke out of the animal hospital and made his way miles home days later.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2025
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Another dog named Chrissy is buried next to the pre-dug grave, but Jody's headstone hadn’t come in yet.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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Looking at the number of long attacking throw-ins — denoted as ones into the penalty area starting in the attacking quarter of the pitch — as a share of all throws in that zone, there has been a year-on-year increase, reaching 17 per cent this season.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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Astrologically, a Full Moon in Scorpio denotes change.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
8 May 2025
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These sometimes contain more specific accusations, such as the Department of Energy letter, which specifically terms Harvard's efforts to address past problems as insufficient.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2025
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The company is additionally developing an advanced iteration termed 18A-PT, which facilitates 3D stacking with hybrid bonding interconnects, allowing for vertical die stacking directly on top of its most advanced node.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Stigmatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmatize. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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