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
Meanwhile onboard the cruise ship, some Spanish passengers have voiced concern about being stigmatized.
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Iain Sullivan, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
On board the cruise ship, some Spanish passengers have voiced concern about being stigmatized.
—Iain Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
There are other instances where athletes are falsely accused, deemed criminally not guilty, or win at civil trial, but perhaps like Diggs still feel stigmatized.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
The Turkish nation created in 1923 never healed the wounds of a people who lost an empire, and the new nation found itself in an awkward place in the Western international system, integrated into it but stigmatized as not quite modern or Western enough.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Teen parents have been shamed and stigmatized.
—Riley J. Steiner, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
Using GLP-1s for weight loss has even been a bit stigmatized at times.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026
The two singers recalled their own girlhoods, bonding over growing up as tomboys during a time when it was stigmatized to prefer sports over dolls.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
My passion for caring for the vulnerable and stigmatized took on new depth and meaning.
—Dr. Joseph D'orazio, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Iain Sullivan, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
On board the cruise ship, some Spanish passengers have voiced concern about being stigmatized.
—Iain Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
There are other instances where athletes are falsely accused, deemed criminally not guilty, or win at civil trial, but perhaps like Diggs still feel stigmatized.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
The Turkish nation created in 1923 never healed the wounds of a people who lost an empire, and the new nation found itself in an awkward place in the Western international system, integrated into it but stigmatized as not quite modern or Western enough.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Teen parents have been shamed and stigmatized.
—Riley J. Steiner, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
Using GLP-1s for weight loss has even been a bit stigmatized at times.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026
The two singers recalled their own girlhoods, bonding over growing up as tomboys during a time when it was stigmatized to prefer sports over dolls.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
My passion for caring for the vulnerable and stigmatized took on new depth and meaning.
—Dr. Joseph D'orazio, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigmatized
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Ships receiving oil then continue to ports in China or elsewhere, with the product labeled as an export from a third country, like Malaysia or Indonesia.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Satisfy the seafood lovers at your potluck with this shrimp casserole, but be sure it's labeled for attendees with shellfish allergies.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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The new location — branded El Semáforo Taqueria & Birreria — will open on Wednesday, May 5, founder and co-owner Fernando Mora said.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
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Her custom shop branded T-shirts were screen-printed by one of her high school teachers.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Winner is responsible for all applicable federal, state and local taxes, if any, as well as any other costs and expenses associated with Prize acceptance and use not specified herein as being provided.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Doug Chaffee, who has represented the North Orange County district since 2018, is termed out and unable to run for reelection.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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Plans by Lennar are to build the subdivision into what Kleven termed three products, including homes on the east side of Delaware, to be called Horizon, which would be priced in the $420,000 average range.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
Verb
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An agriculture teacher at Harmony Middle School in Osceola County was named one of five finalists for Florida’s Teacher of the Year award, the Florida Department of Education announced Monday.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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After going 12-2 during the season, and getting wins in the playoffs over the Pittsburgh Steelers and then-Oakland Raiders, Morton was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Year.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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“Stigmatized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmatized. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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