destigmatize
verb
de·stig·ma·tize
(ˌ)dē-ˈstig-mə-ˌtīz 
destigmatized; destigmatizing; destigmatizes
: to remove associations of shame or disgrace from
destigmatize mental illness
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In recent years, other top stars have also taken necessary breaks to prioritize their well-being, helping to destigmatize the issue.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025
In recent years, other top stars have also taken necessary breaks to prioritize their well-being, helping to destigmatize the issue.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Alongside starring in poignant films, British actress Naomi Watts’ mission is to destigmatize menopause.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 11 July 2025
Exploring autism through the lens of dance, the documentary aims to destigmatize neurodivergence.
—Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
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“Destigmatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/destigmatize. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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destigmatize
verb
de·stig·ma·tize
(ˌ)dē-ˈstig-mə-ˌtīz
: to remove shame or disgrace from
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