Synonyms of stigmatized

stigmatized

verb

past tense of stigmatize

as in labeled

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

Related Words

• labeled
• branded
• specified
• termed
• named
• called
• designated
• denoted
• nominated
• titled
• styled
• tagged
• denominated
• dubbed
• baptized
• entitled
• christened
• cleped
• misnamed
• nicknamed
• miscalled
• renamed
• mistitled
• relabeled
• surnamed
• rechristened
• code-named

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stigmatized

Part of the challenge is that most people consider their personal financial challenges as deeply private; employees may worry about being stigmatized for their money troubles. — Dr. Erika Rasure, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

For many teens, real care is hard to find, expensive, or stigmatized. — Ryan McBain, STAT, 2 July 2026

The book came out when mental illness was heavily stigmatized; Styron paved the way for authors to write about their own struggles with depression and similar disorders. — Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 25 June 2026

Research has also shown that AI chatbots reproduce stigmatized messages about certain mental health conditions such as alcoholism and schizophrenia. — Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 18 June 2026

In the City of Brotherly Love, Sirianni is stigmatized by the widespread perception of his limitations as an offensive strategist, and he’s often marginalized as a glorified caretaker of an operation fueled by an elite owner, rock-star GM, brilliant defensive coordinator and talent-rich roster. — Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 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

And the qualities that once stigmatized the sport are now venerated by the White House. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 28 May 2026

Shein — whose emissions are skyrocketing — is highly stigmatized in the industry, despite the fact that many brands share similar practices. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 22 May 2026