stigmatize
Example Sentences
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As Mr. Sowell argued in his 1994 book “Race and Culture: A World View,” culture can sometimes discourage behaviors that lead to progress—devaluing education, stigmatizing work or glorifying reckless behavior.
Barnett -- in a view that mirrors the medical community at large -- sees the White House language as misinformation that only serves to drum up fear among parents and stigmatize people like himself.
From Barron's
Many who took part in the study, however, said they avoided seeking care either because they couldn’t afford it or because they worried they’d be stigmatized for having a mental health crisis.
From Los Angeles Times
For a time, Byerley belonged to a social-media movement that has given antidepressants a makeover—from a stigmatized medicine to a healthy lifestyle accessory for enlightened and empowered young women.
Constant surveillance, an inability to make decisions without the permission of a husband and even being stigmatized for smoking are among the tensions depicted in “The Circle.”
From Los Angeles Times
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