stigmatize
verb (used with object)
to set some mark of disgrace or infamy upon.
stigmatization
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a word derived from
stigmatize.
Example Sentences
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"I have survived genocide, stigmatization and relentless persecution. And here I am, still standing," he said during the campaign.
From Barron's ● May 25, 2026
"I was particularly shocked by the recommendations for combating obesity, which did not mention the effect of MMS on adipose tissue but only affirmed self-acceptance combined with stigmatization of obesity," she says.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 2, 2026
The project focused on the stigmatization of dementia in Madagascar, a topic she explored through intimate portraits of “Dada Paul” and his family.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 18, 2024
“Harassment only leads to further stigmatization of the UAP field, significantly hindering scientific progress and discouraging others to study this important subject matter,” she said.
From Science Magazine ● May 31, 2023
In many respects, release from prison does not represent the beginning of freedom but instead a cruel new phase of stigmatization and control.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
