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
There’ll be bits of the media, the right-wing press, for instance, who will have already put in some hard work stigmatizing asylum seekers or other groups of immigrants.
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Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
Many nurses reported hearing their colleagues using stigmatizing language and dismissive behaviors.
—
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigmatize
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Daniela DaSuta, founder of SommSpace in Austin, recommends looking for wines labeled Alto Adige, Collio, Collio Goriziano or Friuli Colli Orientali, all benchmark areas for the variety.
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No date marking was labeled on a container of cooked chicken nuggets or on raw chicken and raw beef inside the walk-in cooler.
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Ablakwa did not specify the specific types of artifacts, nor where they are currently being held.
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There is no difference specified under the law.
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Founded by Steven Grasse, the branding entrepreneur behind Hendrick’s Gin, Sailor Jerry, and several other drink brands, the distillery has earned a cult following for releases that blur the line between spirits, storytelling, and experimentation.
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Rak Ceramics, one of the largest ceramic brands in the world, will develop, manufacture and distribute Roberto Cavalli branded ceramic tiles, sanitaryware and faucets.
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The team designated right-hander Bryse Wilson for assignment to make room for Woodford on the roster.
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Over half of the park is designated wilderness area, so backpackers and hikers will have no problem finding untouched backcountry.
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During Thursday evening’s Board of Commissioners meeting, officials unanimously, and with no additional discussion, approved Johnston’s exit agreement and named Assistant County Administrator Alan Howze as his replacement for the rest of the year.
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Knoebels was named America’s best amusement and water park for 2026 in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards, which is based on reviews.
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The company, which calls itself the largest and fastest-growing Asian restaurant company in the world, also added chicken nuggets to its menu on Thursday, July 2.
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Mauney, widely seen as the best rider of his generation and someone who braved the hardest bulls to ride, had to retire in 2023 after a neck break on a bull called Arctic Assassin.
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On the outside the new face of the CLA is inflected with tri-star icons and glowing new tri-star headlights—a detail that denotes newer and fancier models—with a large Mercedes logo anchoring the grille.
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In a scene shot backstage at a Pod Meets World live show, Friedle showed that Savage hadn't responded to a text from Friedle since April 2020, and his iMessages switched from blue to green, potentially denoting a block.
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The latter are often associated with what might be termed the silovaya ideologiya—a security-state ideology that emphasises a strong state, the primacy of state interests over private interests, great-power status, and strict domestic order.
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Carollo was termed out of office at the end of last year.
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“Stigmatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmatize. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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