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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Most of Gaza’s 2 million residents remain displaced amid devastation and severe shortages, as new Israeli strikes on crowded areas kill children and other civilians Israel labels militant targets.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth labeled the company a supply chain risk earlier this year, prohibiting the use of Claude inside the Pentagon.—
Joe Toscano,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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New Hampshire Fish and Game did not specify any additional details surrounding Luth's medical emergency.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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These sites have not yet been specified.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Shoe brands Sperry and Helly Hansen are also sold by West Marine, but not in enough volume to make the Top 30 list of unsecured creditors.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Credit One Bank will receive extensive national visibility via various assets, including logo exposure on all player helmets and on T-shirts available to fans in the stadium, branding during the United Bowl Trophy Celebration and in-stadium LED signage.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
12 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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Anyone with information about the killing may contact detectives by calling 816-234-5043 or reach out to the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Even some supporters called that a mistake that damaged his credibility.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
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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In Doc Meets World, Friedle shows how his iMessages switched from blue to green, potentially denoting a block.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 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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On the left, an approach that Neem terms post-American has taken root, pushing the arguments of the 1970s in an ever more emphatic direction.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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“Stigmatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmatize. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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