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
Not only were mothers stigmatized and ridden with guilt for decades over the claims, but meaningful research into the condition was significantly hindered because of the misinformation.
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025
In this high-stakes climate, failure is not stigmatized — it’s normalized.
—Rchin Bari, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The new term is not only less stigmatized than UFOs, but is general enough to reflect that many of the objects in question are seen not just in the air, but the water.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Because hair loss is already stigmatized and shamed.
—Alison Mann, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
It is highly stigmatized despite its prevalence and many who are going through menopause must suffer in silence.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Corpses were further stigmatized by the decline of sanitation in medieval Europe, and they’ve been associated with disease ever since.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025
In this high-stakes climate, failure is not stigmatized — it’s normalized.
—Rchin Bari, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The new term is not only less stigmatized than UFOs, but is general enough to reflect that many of the objects in question are seen not just in the air, but the water.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Because hair loss is already stigmatized and shamed.
—Alison Mann, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
It is highly stigmatized despite its prevalence and many who are going through menopause must suffer in silence.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Corpses were further stigmatized by the decline of sanitation in medieval Europe, and they’ve been associated with disease ever since.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigmatized
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During the latest protests in Indonesia, authorities confiscated banners and labeled them treasonous.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Young men are being labeled—and mocked—for taking on a persona that doesn’t conform to the traditional masculine stereotype, even though the traditional masculine stereotype is equally performative.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
24 Sep. 2025
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The aircraft, branded WindRunner for Defense, was announced at the Air Force Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference outside Washington.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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Generic view of Ohio State Buckeyes branded Nike Vapor Elite footballs on the field before the game against the Ohio Bobcats at Ohio Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Further concerns include the fact that the portion of the AgoraEU budget that will be given to the support of European audiovisual works and their circulation is neither specified nor guaranteed, as well as the fact that the funding is merged with news media.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Diggs is father to Nova, 9, whose mother has not been specified.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
22 Sep. 2025
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Joe Carollo was reelected to another term in 2021 but is now termed out.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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One additional tax to be aware of is what’s termed a wealth tax.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Both friends asked not to be named due to concerns about potential harassment.—
Jack Moore,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Douglas Brinkley, a former Texas police chief and city manager, was named interim police chief late Tuesday afternoon.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Stigmatized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmatized. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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