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stigmatize

Pronunciation: /ˈstɪgmətʌɪz/

(also stigmatise)

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Definition of stigmatize

verb

[with object]

1describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval:the institution was stigmatized as a last resort for the destitute

2mark with stigmata: Francis, stigmatized in fashion as his Lord

Derivatives

stigmatization

Origin:

late 16th century (in the sense 'mark with a brand'): from French stigmatiser or medieval Latin stigmatizare, from Greek stigmatizein, from stigma (see stigma)