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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 stigmatizes
Opponents counter that the move stigmatizes low-income families and limits personal choice without addressing broader issues, such as food affordability and access to healthier options.
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigmatizes
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North Korea labels the allies' joint drills as invasion rehearsals and often uses them as a pretext to dial up military demonstrations and weapons tests aimed at advancing its nuclear program.—
KIM TONG-HYUNG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 2025
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Designed by house favorite architect Peter Marino, the new House of Dior New York location is the first in the world to house the designer labels' entire offerings, including women's, men's, beauty, and home, under one roof.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Each recipe is indicated by a code—O means the Four Roses distillery; B or E indicates the mashbill (B is 35 percent rye, E is 20 percent rye); S means straight whiskey; and the last letter specifies the yeast strain, each of which brings a different flavor profile to the whiskey.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
19 Aug. 2025
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Ryan Christoffel at 9to5Mac has useful analysis that specifies what happened when in recent years to help specify the release date.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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But the city has also faced a recent string of controversies under her leadership and calls for greater transparency.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Coel, the boundary-pushing revelation from I May Destroy You, is a perfect foil, hiding Lori’s feelings behind her deadpan delivery, unblinking sphinx-like stare and wary body language but poised to shoot barbs when the moment calls for them.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Which brands within the Ferretti portfolio are driving growth?—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This offers brands the flexibility of producing a wider number of colors and less of it.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
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The city even designates car-free zones around major attractions, like the Champs-Élysées, on weekends.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The World Health Organization designates antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as one of the top global public health threats.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The declaration also names the FBI, the DOJ, and the Executive Office of the President as defendants.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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In addition to Patel, the lawsuit names Attorney General Pam Bondi, the FBI, the Department of Justice, and the executive office of the President as defendants.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Offering a complete range of tailored clothing, leather jackets, footwear, and accessories, JV denotes the taste of high fashion with a rebel aesthetic.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Cooking by weight would fix this, but since volume is the American default, the comma denotes an important difference.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Brixius terms the results creolization, a hybridization of people and knowledge.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Stigmatizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmatizes. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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