English dictionary

stigmatize

/'st/I/gm/@/,t/aI/z/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

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

verb.social

Examples
She was stigmatized by society because she had a child out of wedlock.

Synonyms brand denounce mark stigmatise

Source: WordNet 3.0
mark with a stigma or stigmata

verb.change

Examples
They wanted to stigmatize the adulteress.

Synonyms stigmatise

Source: WordNet 3.0
To mark with a stigma, or brand; as, the ancients <i>stigmatized</i> their slaves and soldiers.

verb

Source: webster1913