Definition of Stigmatize
Stigmatize
stig·ma·tize
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to endow something, such a behavior, characteristic or group of people, with great disapproval and disgrace because of some characteristic, therefore making it undesirable or even taboo;
e.g. People often unjustly stigmatize those on welfare, deeming them lazy and stupid.
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