as in labeling
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 stigmatizing
Most states barely touch on the area of mental health when a person applies for a gun license due to concerns over privacy issues and stigmatizing people who have mental health issues, CNN has reported.
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Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2025
For decades, American culture has pushed college as the only path to middle-class prosperity while stigmatizing manual labor as somehow lesser work.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2025
For decades, American culture has pushed college as the only path to middle-class prosperity while stigmatizing manual labor as somehow lesser work.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigmatizing
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Others produced inconsistent or inaccurate results, including labeling some dogs as breeds with legal or insurance implications.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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For this reason, many eating disorder treatment professionals balk at the idea of labeling some foods as addictive.—
Claire Wilcox,
The Conversation,
10 Oct. 2025
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Zydlewski worked with Collins’s office to revise Sea Grant’s funding application, specifying how the program aligned with Administration priorities.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Approximately 50 soldiers guarding the vehicles attempted to repel the attackers, presidential spokesperson Carolina Jaramillo said, without specifying whether anyone was injured.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The film was very much an authorized project, with director Joseph Kosinski and his crew filming at several races and F1’s (and its corporate sponsors’) branding visible throughout the film.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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These can be quite like the original rodeos, informal competitions among ranch hands, who even after long days spent branding or driving cattle couldn't resist showing off their skills.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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The French house on Friday released a statement officially confirming the departure of its men’s artistic director Véronique Nichanian, without naming a successor.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Ravens have a few veteran players who could be a great fit on other teams, and Mike Jones of The Athletic believes that Mark Andrews is one of them, naming him one of 10 players to watch at this year's deadline.—
Jon Conahan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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And calling for a ceasefire means ceasing fire.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The offensive coordinator calling his sixth-ever game taps the future Big Ten quarterback on the chest twice.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Stigmatizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmatizing. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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