stigmatize
🇺🇸
/ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/
🇬🇧
/ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/
verb
R
to unfairly label someone or something in a negative way, causing them to be seen as less deserving of respect
The media often stigmatizes people with mental health issues, which can lead to discrimination and isolation.
translation
to unfairly label someone or something in a negative way, causing them to be seen as less deserving of respect
Word Forms
3rd Present
stigmatizes
Past
stigmatized
Perfect
stigmatized
Progressive
stigmatizing