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stigmatizing

/ˈstɪɡməˌtaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈstɪɡˌmæt̬aɪzɪŋ/

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

Examples :

"Public health officials are working to reduce the harmful impact of stigmatizing people with mental health issues. "
attitude society moral character mind human person mark guilt negative

Related Words

Illustration harmful

harmful adjective

/ˈhɑːmfl̩/ /ˈhɑɹmfl̩/

Of a kind likely to be damaging; injurious

"Wear a hat to protect your skin from harmful sunlight."

Illustration health

health noun

/hɛlθ/

The state of being free from physical or psychological disease, illness, or malfunction; wellness.

"Her mental health is really affected by stressful environments."

Illustration disgraceful

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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public noun

/ˈpʌblɪk/

The people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.

"Members of the public may not proceed beyond this point."

Illustration impact

impact noun

/ˈɪmpækt/ /ɪmˈpækt/

The striking of one body against another; collision.

"The impact of the falling book on the table made a loud sound. "

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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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officials noun

/əˈfɪʃəlz/

An office holder invested with powers and authorities.

"David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club."

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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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working noun

/ˈwɜːkɪŋ/ /ˈwɝkɪŋ/

(usually in the plural) Operation; action.

"The construction crew's working on the new school building is going smoothly. "

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reduce verb

/ɹɪˈdjuːs/ /ɹɪˈduːs/

To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.

"to reduce weight, speed, heat, expenses, price, personnel etc."

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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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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. "