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
Because the system can be administrative, opaque and socially stigmatized—used only in emergencies, rarely encouraged by employers and poorly understood by employees.
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Arbia Smiti, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
In short order, gay men were stigmatized and blamed in what would become one of the biggest public health disasters of all time.
—Time, 11 June 2025
Romance has always been a popular genre, but is often stigmatized for the same reason hordes of people seek it out: its set rules.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
Saying commit suicide can suggest a criminal intent and can further stigmatize suicide and mental health issues.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 9 May 2025
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Arbia Smiti, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
In short order, gay men were stigmatized and blamed in what would become one of the biggest public health disasters of all time.
—Time, 11 June 2025
Romance has always been a popular genre, but is often stigmatized for the same reason hordes of people seek it out: its set rules.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
Saying commit suicide can suggest a criminal intent and can further stigmatize suicide and mental health issues.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for stigmatize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigmatize
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Some packages labeled as cheese crackers may actually contain peanut butter crackers, posing a risk to those with peanut allergies.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
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Before 1969, those men and women in American prisons who took it upon themselves to assist their peers with legal filings were often labeled rule‑breakers and punished.—
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July 8,
Literary Hub,
8 July 2025
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The policy specifies that the improvements in part will help contribute to and enhance downtown real estate and expand the local tax base as well as the employment base.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The post did not specify which type of aircraft were involved.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Products like candles, clothing, and bath salts are beautifully branded under the Gifted label—offering both brand consistency and confidentiality for those who may not be ready to put their faces online.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The policy had been long sought by the industry, and is supported by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has branded himself as a pro-crypto President and is involved in several crypto ventures.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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Abbott has designated bills dealing with early warning systems and emergency communications as priorities for the Legislature’s special session, scheduled to last 30 days.—
John Hanna,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
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Prior to Saturday’s game against the Braves, the Yankees designated Rico Garcia for assignment and promoted Allan Winans.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 July 2025
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Drake himself is also named as a potential witness in the landmark litigation.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
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Jeffrey Ragsdale, the former head of the Office of Professional Responsibility, was removed from his post earlier this year, according to the Washington Post, and the office's website does not name a current leader.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
15 July 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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That is fine if the average quality of those shots — denoted as xG per shot — is high.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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Around the main pattern were entire sections of white tiles without any pattern, and they may have been used as smaller alcoves or to denote special arrangements of furniture or a bench, archaeologists said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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The election postponement will give current city commissioners and the mayor — who is termed out at the end of the year — an extra year in office.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Even modern scientists had yet to recognize the features, with subsequent academic research in 2015 terming them dune decomposition chimneys.—
Mike Bezemek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
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“Stigmatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmatize. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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