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- Dictionarystigmatize/ˈstɪɡmətʌɪz/
verb
- 1. describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval: "the institution was stigmatized as a last resort for the destitute"
- 2. mark with stigmata: "Francis, stigmatized in fashion as his Lord"
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STIGMATIZE definition: 1. to treat someone or something unfairly by disapproving of him, her, or it: 2. to treat someone…. Learn more.
The meaning of STIGMATIZE is to describe or regard (something, such as a characteristic or group of people) in a way that shows strong disapproval. How to use stigmatize in a sentence.
STIGMATIZE meaning: 1. to treat someone or something unfairly by disapproving of him, her, or it: 2. to treat someone…. Learn more.
Stigmatize definition: to set some mark of disgrace or infamy upon. See examples of STIGMATIZE used in a sentence.
stigmatize British English : stigmatize VERB / ˈstɪɡmətaɪz / If someone or something is stigmatized , they are unfairly regarded by many people as being bad or having something to be ashamed of.
If you stigmatize someone, you have given that person a label — and it's usually a label that is limiting in some way. In Ancient Greece, a stigma was a brand burned into a slave or a criminal's skin to symbolize disgrace.
Define stigmatize. stigmatize synonyms, stigmatize pronunciation, stigmatize translation, English dictionary definition of stigmatize. tr.v. stig·ma·tized , stig·ma·tiz·ing , stig·ma·tiz·es 1. To characterize or brand as disgraceful or ignominious. 2. To mark with stigmata or a stigma.
