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
This was noteworthy because methadone is highly stigmatized and often requires a daily clinic visit, whereas buprenorphine can be taken home, in batches, like other medications.
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E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
Why is disability so stigmatized in our culture, while parenting is praised?
—Mara Gordon, NPR, 31 May 2025
Her platform has helped normalize therapy for thousands of Black women who have historically been shut out of—or stigmatized by—mental health spaces.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 28 May 2025
The protesters, who are HIV-positive, did not conceal their faces — a rare occurrence in a country where the virus is still heavily stigmatized.
—Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
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E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
Why is disability so stigmatized in our culture, while parenting is praised?
—Mara Gordon, NPR, 31 May 2025
Her platform has helped normalize therapy for thousands of Black women who have historically been shut out of—or stigmatized by—mental health spaces.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 28 May 2025
The protesters, who are HIV-positive, did not conceal their faces — a rare occurrence in a country where the virus is still heavily stigmatized.
—Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigmatize
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The dishes were labeled, dried in an oven at 140 degrees Fahrenheit for 24 hours, then weighed.—
Madeline Bodin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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None of the platforms have any policies against releasing propaganda, and the videos didn’t appear to be labeled as AI-generated.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Herzog, meanwhile, specified that Israel is committed to eliminating Iran’s nuclear and missile programs first and foremost.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2025
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Although the classic martini serve has evolved, Milia specifies the baseline for the cocktail is still the same with two main ingredients.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Sports unions have moved aggressively to capitalize on their players’ branding rights.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Its business class—branded as Qsuites and includes a series of private suites with sliding doors—was named the World’s Best Business Class, while the airline’s Al Mourjan Garden Lounge in Doha was named the World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2025
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Walters noted that both direct and indirect loans to the general fund budget are drawn from special funds designated for specific purposes.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2025
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How to know if special teams players are ... well, special Via email, Rob C. asks: How can the coaching staff, specifically special teams, assess guys designated for special teams?—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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Diamond jewelery brand De Beers London named Emmanuelle Nodale CEO, succeeding Céline Assimon.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Archaeologists previously found a burial named Tumulus T-52, which housed over 3,000 amber beads.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 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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The image denotes that the player automatically wins the amount shown, according to lottery officials.—
Daniella Segura,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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This is evidenced by the falling weekly cloud model, denoted by the shaded area on the chart, which shows key resistance near $77/bbl.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
16 June 2025
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Now, terming him a sweetener might be overstatement, after a considerable sophomore slump.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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This operation, termed Operation Spider Web, was notable not only for the destruction of valuable Russian combat aircraft, but also for its profound strategic implications.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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“Stigmatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmatize. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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