Stigmatizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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stigmatizing

 

[ ˈstɪɡmətaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

social context

Stigmatizing refers to the action of branding or marking someone with a stigma, which is usually a negative social label. This can involve demeaning or discriminating against individuals based on certain characteristics, leading to feelings of shame or isolation.

Synonyms

discriminating, disparaging, labeling, marginalizing

Examples of usage

  • Stigmatizing mental health issues can prevent individuals from seeking help.
  • The campaign aimed at reducing stigmatizing attitudes towards people with disabilities.
  • Stigmatizing language can perpetuate harmful stereotypes.
  • Teachers should avoid stigmatizing students with learning difficulties.

Translations

Translations of the word "stigmatizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estigmatizante

🇮🇳 कलंकित करने वाला

🇩🇪 stigmatisierend

🇮🇩 stigmatisasi

🇺🇦 стигматизуючий

🇵🇱 stygmatyzujący

🇯🇵 スティグマ化する

🇫🇷 stigmatisant

🇪🇸 estigmatizante

🇹🇷 damgalayıcı

🇰🇷 낙인 찍는

🇸🇦 وصم

🇨🇿 stigmatizující

🇸🇰 stigmatizujúci

🇨🇳 污名化的

🇸🇮 stigmatizirajoč

🇮🇸 stimplandi

🇰🇿 стигматизация

🇬🇪 სტიგმატიზაცია

🇦🇿 stigmatizasiya

🇲🇽 estigmatizante

Word origin

The term 'stigmatizing' derives from the noun 'stigma,' which has its origins in ancient Greek where it meant a mark or a brand that was applied as a punishment or to signify disgrace. The broader social application of the term began emerging in the modern era, particularly from the 19th century onward, as psychological and sociological discussions began to focus more on societal attitudes toward various groups. Over time, the concept of stigma expanded to encompass not just physical marks but also moral and social implications, illustrating how perceptions of others influenced social status. Stigmatizing behavior, therefore, represents an evolution of language reflecting growing awareness of prejudice and discrimination in society.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,479 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.