Stigmatize
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Stigmatize [stig-muh-tahyz]

VERB

VERB

  • To be regarded as being bad or disgraced about something.

  • To mark with stigmata or brand.

  • To describe as worthy of disgrace or being ashamed of.

Example

"The criminal activities of my brother stigmatized the whole family."

"He has been stigmatized by his relatives as lazy and dirty."

Synonyms

Characterize, Class, Defame, Denounce, Mark, Classify

Antonyms

Approve, Commend, Compliment, Exalt, Praise