Meaning & use
stigmatizing
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Marking someone or something as disgraceful or worthy of disapproval in the eyes of others.
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The campaign aims to stop stigmatizing people who seek mental health treatment.
Media coverage was criticized for stigmatizing an entire community over the actions of a few.
A note on using this word
Stigmatizing behavior can have lasting social and psychological effects, often discouraging people from seeking help.
Words with a similar meaning
shamingbranding
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Words with an opposite meaning
acceptingvalidating
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