as in stain
a mark of guilt or disgrace
in "The Scarlet Letter," Hester Prynne bore the stigma of adultery
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Recent Examples of stigma
There, shelters are filled not only with women who were recently tortured, but also with their relatives, husbands and children, who carry the indelible stigma of these accusations.
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Emma Bubola, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
While significant advances have been made in treatment that enables those with HIV to live long and healthy lives, stigma persists as a significant barrier to prevention and care.
—Lisa Barr, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
More broadly, the findings could help reduce some of the stigma surrounding obesity.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
Other military initiatives to address the increase include improving access to mental health care and reducing stigma and obstacles to service members seeking care.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
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Emma Bubola, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
While significant advances have been made in treatment that enables those with HIV to live long and healthy lives, stigma persists as a significant barrier to prevention and care.
—Lisa Barr, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
More broadly, the findings could help reduce some of the stigma surrounding obesity.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
Other military initiatives to address the increase include improving access to mental health care and reducing stigma and obstacles to service members seeking care.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigma
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Make sure packing paper is free of stains, smooth it out, and then use it to wrap gifts.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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This one also conquers mud prints, stains, odors, and whatever else your pet drags in from their outdoor adventures.Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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The sordid origin story of infidelity that explains Elphaba’s birth and dysfunctional family taints everything that follows.Armond White, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
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But their chances of finding employment or a project or business to invest in remain slim, owing to their citizenship and the taint of the Russian corporate world.Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 13 May 2022
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Helping children ‘get it right’ moves away from shame and guilt and toward feelings of positive self-worth and capability.Kelsey Mora, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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By one hand, he is bound to himself, to his impiety, his recklessness, his envy and pride, his guilt and spite.Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps some shame or embarrassment comes with the changing perceptions of both clubs on a personal level, but Steinbrenner isn’t his dad, who used to think spring training games against the Mets were must-win affairs and would surely be seething right now.Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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The series was built around Andy working her way up the ladder at the department, so for Station 19 to barely allow viewers to enjoy her being Captain and jump straight to Fire Chief is a shame.EW Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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For coffee stains on carpet, blot the spill first to soak up as much liquid as possible.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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For machine-washable cloth, blot excess liquids and scrape off (don’t rub) food residue.Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Stigma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigma. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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