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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Ride-sharing giant Uber began labeling its own data in 2024.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But the appeals panel ruled that Perlmutter’s circumstances were different, labeling her as a legislative branch official rather than a component of the executive.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
10 Sep. 2025
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The vote — taken during a lightning-quick meeting without specifying the property or the reason for the transfer — was immediately followed by an announcement from Attorney General James Uthmeier that the state would dedicate the land to Trump’s library.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Prosecutor's Office released a statement specifying that her vehicle was also found at the hotel.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Blue took particular issue with Cam publicly branding Broner as an alcoholic and a junkie following the interview, despite voicing his love for the former champ while in his presence.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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More Agustin Cuevas/Getty Images This partnership would grant the brand the most valuable advertising locations on the car, as well as branding opportunities on the team apparel and opportunities within hospitality and marketing rights.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Fort Worth Zoo has announced the birth of a new baby elephant and is asking for the public’s help naming her.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
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McClatchy News is not naming the couple to protect the identity of the children.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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This zone is crucial for pitch framing, where catchers use their presentation to influence umpires into calling borderline pitches strikes.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 Sep. 2025
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Inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr filled in for Williams calling defensive plays in Week 2 and 3.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Stigmatizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmatizing. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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