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
Using GLP-1s for weight loss has even been a bit stigmatized at times.
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Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026
The two singers recalled their own girlhoods, bonding over growing up as tomboys during a time when it was stigmatized to prefer sports over dolls.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
My passion for caring for the vulnerable and stigmatized took on new depth and meaning.
—Dr. Joseph D'orazio, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The changes aim to eliminate what officials described as stigmatizing language and reflect advances in preventative care.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026
The two singers recalled their own girlhoods, bonding over growing up as tomboys during a time when it was stigmatized to prefer sports over dolls.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
My passion for caring for the vulnerable and stigmatized took on new depth and meaning.
—Dr. Joseph D'orazio, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The changes aim to eliminate what officials described as stigmatizing language and reflect advances in preventative care.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigmatize
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According to the deposition, Shaknovsky instructed a nurse to label the liver as a spleen after it was removed and identified it as a spleen in his postoperative notes.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Mavropanos has grown in confidence since harshly being labelled ‘Mavropanic’.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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In both places, records specified that there were no injuries in all but one case.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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The president did not specify which elements of Iran's proposal prompted his rejection.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The victims were also allegedly branded in their pelvic regions with a symbol that allegedly contained both Raniere's and Mack’s initials.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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The suit alleges the women and other victims were branded with spider tattoos that would have been visible to hotel employees.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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In March 2026, a federal grand jury tacked on additional, more serious charges alleging the shop was providing material support to two Mexican cartels designated as foreign terrorist organizations.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The right-back was likely to feature in coach Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad, which is being named on May 22, but the door has now creaked open for one of his rivals for that position — and specifically Trent Alexander-Arnold.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Around a century ago, in New York, a white starlet named Irene Delroy got a hot tip from her maid, who was Black.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Officials initially called a common foul but moved to a video review as the Minnesota crowd grew restless.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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In some quarters, the closure of Spirit has been called inevitable, and even desirable.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Galleries marked with * denote first-time participants.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
7 May 2026
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While there is no master list of PointSavers hotels or dates, they are clearly denoted in Marriott’s award night search results.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Doug Chaffee, who has represented the North Orange County district since 2018, is termed out and unable to run for reelection.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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With Vice Mayor Pam Foley terming out, five individuals are vying for her District 9 seat, which encompasses a southwestern portion in San Jose, including the Cambrian Park neighborhood.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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“Stigmatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmatize. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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