stigmatize

Meanings

• Verb

  Mark or label (someone or something) as belonging to a particular group, particularly one regarded as inferior or discredited.

  - "The new policy stigmatizes people with mental illnesses."
  - "The community was stigmatized for its racial prejudices."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

destigmatize

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stigmatize
bigamize , hologramize , monopolize

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Variants

List of all variants of stigmatize that leads to same result
stigmatization , stigmatizations , stigmatize , stigmatized , stigmatizes , stigmatizing

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Forms

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stigmatizes, stigmatized, stigmatizing

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'stigma', meaning 'mark' or 'sign'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stigmatize' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. Stigmatization can lead to various negative outcomes, including depression, anxiety, and even suicide.

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Related Concepts

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1. Discrimination: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of people based on their membership in a certain group or category.

2. Prejudice: Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

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Culture

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Stigmatization is a significant issue in various fields, including mental health, race, gender, and sexuality. It can lead to social exclusion, discrimination, and negative impacts on individuals and communities.

How to Memorize "stigmatize"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a label or mark being placed on someone or something, symbolizing their stigmatization.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stigmatize' with negative labels or marks.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Greek origin of the word, 'stigma', meaning 'mark' or 'sign'.

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