Thesaurus results for STIGMATIZE

stigmatize

verb

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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 Brooklyn said Hims & Hers was created to make health and wellness solutions more accessible, particularly for treatments for conditions that some may stigmatize. —

Caitlin Owens, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025 There also are notable gaps in the kinds of coverage China’s public health insurance covers, including the absence of coverage for dental and vision care, mental health conditions (which are heavily stigmatized), and long-term care. —

Web Golinkin, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 For decades, students with disabilities have faced barriers to equal education, from physical accessibility challenges to stigmatizing attitudes. —

Zena Naiditch, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025 Despite its moralistic and stigmatizing name, the Social Evil Hospital was not dedicated to reforming the characters of the women who lived within its walls, sometimes for more than a year. —

Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stigmatize

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Otherwise, use of a fungicide labeled for rust control on ornamentals would be helpful.

— Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
All-purpose fertilizers for evergreens Products labeled specifically for hollies, azaleas, and evergreen shrubs are low in nitrogen and have a balanced NPK ratio (4-3-4).

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025