Apedia

People Stigmatize V ˈstɪg.Mə.Taɪz Verb Transitive Passive Stigmatizing

Term stigmatize (v.)
Synonym [ˈstɪg.mə.taɪz] verb transitive often passive [stigmatizes stigmatizing stigmatized]


to mark with a visible feature that makes other people think, perhaps incorrectly, that someone or something is wrong; describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval
Meaning


• People should not be stigmatized on the basis of race.


Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.

Next card: Vitriolic adj uk ˌvɪt.riˈɒl.ɪk ˈɑː.lɪk adjective showing extreme

Previous card: Shame n dishonor wrong because

Up to card list: 400 must have words for the TOEFL