Meaning & use
destigmatization
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The process of removing the shame or negative judgment associated with something.
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Public campaigns have contributed to the destigmatization of seeking help for mental illness.
Doctors hope destigmatization will encourage more people to get tested early.
A note on using this word
Frequently used in discussions of mental health, addiction, and disease, where reducing shame is seen as key to encouraging people to seek help.
Words with an opposite meaning
stigmatization
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