Social Stigma Vocabulary

2 words in this vocabulary list

adjective relating to or involving the genitals or sexual intercourse

  • The doctor diagnosed the patient with a venereal disease after conducting tests.
  • I heard she got a venereal infection from her ex-boyfriend.
  • I can't believe he caught a venereal disease from that one-night stand.
  • The spread of rumors in the office was like a venereal disease infecting everyone's minds.

noun mask shaming - the act of criticizing or shaming someone for not wearing a mask in public

  • Mask shaming is a harmful practice that can lead to increased stigma and discrimination.
  • I heard there was some mask shaming going on at the grocery store yesterday.
  • Don't be a jerk and engage in mask shaming, it's not cool.
  • Mask shaming is like pointing fingers at someone for trying to protect themselves and others.