stigmatise
Translation
to stigmatize, to brand, to label negatively
Examples
People with mental health issues are often stigmatised.
People with mental health issues are often stigmatized.
We should not stigmatise failure.
We should not stigmatize failure.
Grammar Patterns
to stigmatize ((sb./sth.)) to treat someone or something unfairly by disapproving of them We should not stigmatize failure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: brand, condemn, label; Antonyms: praise, honor
Etymology
From Greek 'stigma', meaning a mark or brand. The '-ize' suffix makes it a verb.
Memory Tips
A 'stigma' is a mark of disgrace. To 'stigmatize' someone is to apply that mark to them.