Meaning of stigmatise in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    stigmatise

    Definitions

    1. to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

    Examples

    • « He denounced the government action »
    • « She was stigmatized by society because she had a child out of wedlock »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. mark with a stigma or stigmata

    Examples

    • « They wanted to stigmatize the adulteress »

    Derived terms

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