stigmatize

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Antonyms 1.2.2 Translations

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[edit] Alternative spellings

• (UK) stigmatise

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to stigmatize (third-person singular simple present stigmatizes, present participle stigmatizing, simple past and past participle stigmatized)

1. (transitive) To characterize as disgraceful or ignominious; to mark with a stigma or stigmata.
   • 1819-1820, Washington Irving, The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon:

     We stigmatize the Indians, also, as cowardly and treacherous, because they use stratagem in warfare in preference to open force; but in this they are fully justified by their rude code of honor.

[edit] Antonyms

• destigmatize

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