stigmatized

Definition of stigmatizednext
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

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Recent Examples of stigmatized For many teens, real care is hard to find, expensive, or stigmatized. Ryan McBain, STAT, 2 July 2026 And employees often avoid discussing stigmatized health conditions with managers or human resources. Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 1 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigmatized
Verb
  • His manner of death was listed as homicide by the coroner, which was what police labeled it Monday.
    Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026
  • The big box retailer recently announced plans to open the new Costco store in what’s been labeled the East Village development in August.
    Nathan Pilling July 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
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  • For a generation branded the loneliest generation, hiking clubs are becoming more than a workout.
    Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
  • Her prosecution forced her to resign, relocate and withdraw from public life, as Republican leaders branded her an activist.
    Claire Savage, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • The order threatens violators with confiscation, destruction of their devices and punishment (which are not specified).
    Fatima Faizi, NPR, 10 July 2026
  • All inputs and outputs should be specified using concrete scenarios understood by both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
    Boris Berat, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • The winner will replace Assemblymember Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, who is termed out.
    Linh Tat, Daily News, 27 June 2026
  • 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.
    Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • There are plenty of mules to covet this season, from Neous’s raffia mule, to Loewe’s Origami style, named so after the way the leather folds.
    Talia Abbas, Vogue, 10 July 2026
  • The April 7 raid, targeting a man living on the 5300 block of Woodside Way in Antioch, came just days before authorities announced that another suspect — a famous rapper named Reno Fiapoto, aka Tear It Off Greezy — had been charged in the killing.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 10 July 2026

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“Stigmatized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmatized. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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