stigma
Example Sentences
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It was an off-speed pitch first derived from the forkball that hadn’t been popular since the age of the Walkman—and its reputation for shredding elbows had given it a stigma.
They say the schemes prey on fear of the legal system and the social stigma that comes with being associated with criminal investigations, trapping even highly educated professionals.
"That can lead to there being stigma and shame around the topic, and that's when people feel isolated and alone."
From BBC
"I think there was quite a bit of stigma attached to Newcastle," she says.
From BBC
Fear, misinformation and stigma shaped public attitudes, while the epidemic continued to claim lives.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
