stigmatize
Example Sentences
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Critics said it was confusing for juries and the public, failed to provide closure for alleged victims, and stigmatized the person on trial by appearing not to clear them completely.
From BBC
Beyond flooding the internet with commoditized content, techno-optimists worry that AI slop has stigmatized the use of AI for legitimate productive purposes.
From MarketWatch
Nicole Coates, 39, of Meridian, Idaho, feels God asked her to speak up about her estrangement from her eldest child, who is 22, to help other estranged mothers and fathers feel less stigmatized.
Hepatitis B also disproportionately affects immigrant communities, further stigmatizing an illness that first entered the mainstream consciousness as an early proxy for HIV infection in the 1980s, before it was fully understood.
From Los Angeles Times
Many feared the decision could further stigmatize the shot in a moment when many parents are refusing it simply because the recommendation is under review.
From Los Angeles Times
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