stigmatizing

Meanings

• Verb

  Marking or branding someone or something as shameful or disgraceful.

  - "The community stigmatized her for her unconventional lifestyle."
  - "The disease was once severely stigmatized, but public awareness campaigns have helped change attitudes."

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Antonyms

destigmatize

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From the Greek word stigmatizein, meaning 'to mark,' with the suffix -ing added to form a verb.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stigmatize' first appeared in English in the 16th century.

2. Stigmatization can lead to feelings of shame, isolation, and self-stigma, where individuals internalize the negative stereotypes and beliefs about themselves.

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Related Concepts

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1. Discrimination: Stigmatization often leads to discrimination, which can manifest in various forms such as social exclusion, unequal treatment, and violence.

2. Social Stigma: A social stigma is a label or stereotype that negatively impacts an individual or group based on their perceived differences.

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Culture

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Stigmatization has been a significant issue throughout history, particularly in relation to mental health, race, and HIV/AIDS.

How to Memorize "stigmatizing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of marking or branding someone or something as shameful or disgraceful.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of marking or branding.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Stigmatize In' to remember the meaning: Stigmatize In = Mark or Brand In.

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