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stigmatize

/ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/

Meanings
verb
To characterize as disgraceful or ignominious; to mark with a stigma or stigmata.

Examples :

"The teacher's harsh comments stigmatized the student, causing him to feel ashamed and withdrawn from class. "
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disgraceful adjective

[dɪsˈɡɹeɪsfəɫ]

Bringing or warranting disgrace; shameful.

"His behavior at the school picnic was disgraceful; he threw food and yelled at the other children. "

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teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

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stigmatized verb

/ˈstɪɡməˌtaɪzd/ /ˈstɪɡməˌtaɪzd/

To characterize as disgraceful or ignominious; to mark with a stigma or stigmata.

"In the past, mental health issues were often stigmatized, leading many people to avoid seeking help. "

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ashamed verb

/əˈʃeɪmd/

To feel shame; to be ashamed.

"She was ashamed to admit that she hadn't finished her homework. "

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student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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characterize verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪz/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "

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withdrawn verb

/wɪðˈdɹɔːn/

To pull (something) back, aside, or away.

"The child withdrew his hand from the hot stove. "

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ignominious adjective

/ɪɡnəˈmɪnɪəs/

Marked by shame or disgrace.

"The soccer team suffered an ignominious defeat, losing 10-0 in the championship game. "

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comments noun

/ˈkɒmɛnts/ /ˈkɑmɛnts/

A spoken or written remark.

"I have no comment on that."

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stigma noun

/ˈstɪɡmə/

A mark of infamy or disgrace.

"There's still a stigma attached to mental illness, which prevents many people from seeking help. "

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causing verb

/ˈkɔzɪŋ/ /ˈkɑzɪŋ/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."

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stigmata noun

/stɪɡˈmɑːtə/

A mark of infamy or disgrace.

"Being caught cheating on the exam left a stigmata on his academic record, making it hard for him to get good internships. "