as in to label
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 stigmatize
But despite the scope of the crisis, mental health remains deeply stigmatized, especially for men.
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Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2025
Mental health care is often expensive, stigmatized or simply unavailable.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2025
Akinola mentioned how people with illnesses are stigmatized and how people can stigmatize health care professionals, and don’t have faith in them.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
This case was never about banning books or stigmatizing students.
—Jeffrey S. Trimbath, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2025
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Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2025
Mental health care is often expensive, stigmatized or simply unavailable.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2025
Akinola mentioned how people with illnesses are stigmatized and how people can stigmatize health care professionals, and don’t have faith in them.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
This case was never about banning books or stigmatizing students.
—Jeffrey S. Trimbath, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigmatize
Verb
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Scientists label the molecules of interest with fluorescent tags designed to spontaneously emit light.—
Katarina Zimmer,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Aug. 2025
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The 80% of the population labeled as active was inflated by including people who engaged in a sport or activity as little as once a year.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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Noem did not specify how the employees failed to implement proper security procedures, but said no Americans were directly affected.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Aug. 2025
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While the state planner didn’t specify which part of the sector needs moderation, investment has been particularly pronounced globally in constructing datacenters that underpin AI development.—
Bloomberg,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
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In true New York spirit, the show was peppered with styles branded with New York teams such as the Yankees and the Knicks, as well as the NFL.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Charlotte has been branding itself in green for 40 years now, and both flags — and their color schemes — are seen all over the Queen City.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
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Seventeen states have designated times in July and August when certain items can be purchased tax-free.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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At other times, sometimes in the same building, they were allowed to record in some hallways, barred from other hallways, and denied entry to spaces designated for the public.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
25 Aug. 2025
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Food Network named Otto Pizza & Pastry in Tempe, Arizona, the best pizza slice in the state.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Bondi told the president he is named in the Epstein files, according to media reports.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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In this psychological thriller, readers are taken on a wild ride that truly denotes that not everything that glitters is gold, and that the wealthy have their fair share of secrets and problems, too.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Cree, located primarily in Canada, know it as the flying up moon, denoting the time of year when young birds are learning to fly, while the Assiniboine people, who are originally from the Northern Great Plains, call it the black cherries moon to mark when cherries are becoming ripe.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Athletic directors have long been termed the CEOs of collegiate sports departments, but increasingly schools are taking the term literally, looking outside the typical sports pathways for business leaders to take the reins.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Current Supervisor Jim Desmond is termed out and running for U.S. Congress.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Stigmatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmatize. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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