stigmatize
verb (used with object)
to set some mark of disgrace or infamy upon.
stigmatise
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a variation of
stigmatize.
Example Sentences
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"All he does is stigmatise those who disagree with him."
From Barron's ● Dec. 2, 2025
But critics say that it is confusing for juries and the public, can stigmatise an accused person by appearing not to clear them, and fails to provide closure for victims.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2025
"Next are usually very commercial, their models are very 'girl-next-door'. This model has 'the look' of a model," she said, adding however that it was "important not to stigmatise either way".
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2025
One particular bolded quote appears at the top of the page, highlighted in an orange block: "It is important not to jump to conclusions or stigmatise certain groups or individuals."
From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2022
This has caused great uncertainty and embarrassment to the Queensland Treasurer, and has impelled many public men to stigmatise the union as a curse instead of a blessing.
From Our First Half-Century: A Review of Queensland Progress Based Upon Official Information by Queensland
