stigmatizes

verb

Definition of stigmatizesnext
present tense third-person singular of stigmatize
as in labels
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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  1. specifies
  2. designates
  3. denotes
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  • The Constitution specifies the power of the purse is vested in Congress.
    Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Moore and Harris signed a Memorandum of Understanding that specifies the franchise’s community and re-developmental responsibilities if the Commanders move to another property outside the state.
    Ben Standig, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of specifies
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  • Specifically, the bill adds a new section to Title 36 that officially designates the bald eagle as the national bird of the nation.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Oftentimes, law enforcement designates these individuals as voluntary missing persons, McCabe said.
    Amanda Musa, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of designates
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  • One star denotes high-quality cooking worth a stop.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
  • His rapid ascension from winning in the ARCA West Series at Phoenix Raceway to shining in NASCAR denotes a driver with remarkable potential and growth.
    Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of denotes
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