Stigmatize

Pronunciation: /ˈstɪɡməˌtaɪz/

Definitions of stigmatize

verb to describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or disapproval

Example Sentences

A1 People should not stigmatize others based on their appearance.

A2 It is important to educate people so they do not stigmatize those with mental health issues.

B1 The media often stigmatizes certain groups of people, leading to discrimination.

B2 The government has implemented policies to address and reduce the stigmatization of individuals with disabilities.

C1 Stigmatizing individuals based on their sexual orientation is a violation of human rights.

C2 Efforts to destigmatize mental illness have been successful in changing public perception and attitudes.

Examples of stigmatize in a Sentence

formal It is important not to stigmatize individuals based on their mental health conditions.

informal Let's not stigmatize people just because they are different.

slang Don't be so quick to stigmatize others without knowing their full story.

figurative The media often stigmatizes certain groups, perpetuating harmful stereotypes.

Grammatical Forms of stigmatize

• past tense: stigmatized
• plural: stigmatizes
• comparative: more stigmatized
• superlative: most stigmatized
• present tense: stigmatize
• future tense: will stigmatize
• perfect tense: have stigmatized
• continuous tense: is stigmatizing
• singular: stigmatize
• positive degree: stigmatized
• infinitive: to stigmatize
• gerund: stigmatizing
• participle: stigmatizing

Origin and Evolution of stigmatize

First Known Use: 1591 year

Language of Origin: Greek/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'stigmatize' originated from the Greek word 'stigma', meaning a mark made by a pointed instrument. It was later adopted into Latin as 'stigmatizare'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe marking or branding, 'stigmatize' evolved over time to also mean to mark or characterize someone or something as disgraceful or shameful.