stigmatize — to describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstɪɡməˌtaɪz/
Korean meaning: 낙인을 찍다, 오명을 씌우다
Korean pronunciation: **스티**그머타이즈
Example Sentences
- My mom still stigmatizes people who eat pineapple on pizza - she thinks they're monsters!
- The media should not stigmatize unemployment during economic downturns.
- Schools are working hard not to stigmatize students who need extra help.
stigmatize
VERB//ˈstɪɡməˌtaɪz//
to describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval
a teenage student approaches a lunch table carrying a food tray while looking hopeful. The group of students already seated at the table turns away and covers their faces with their hands in disgust. One student points accusingly while others whisper behind their hands and shake their heads disapprovingly. The approaching student's expression changes from hope to shame as they realize they are being rejected. Other students at nearby tables stare and gossip, creating a circle of judgment around the isolated student. someone being described as worthy of disgrace and great disapproval
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek stigma meaning 'mark' or 'brand,' originally referring to marks burned into the skin of slaves and criminals in ancient Greece to identify their status.
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📝Examples
“My mom still stigmatizes people who eat pineapple on pizza - she thinks they're monsters!”
“The media should not stigmatize unemployment during economic downturns.”
“Schools are working hard not to stigmatize students who need extra help.”
“He refused to stigmatize his friend's unusual hobby of collecting vintage doorknobs.”
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