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Stigmatization

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stig·ma·tize  (stgm-tz)
tr.v. stig·ma·tized, stig·ma·tiz·ing, stig·ma·tiz·es
1. To characterize or brand as disgraceful or ignominious.
2. To mark with stigmata or a stigma.
3. To cause stigmata to appear on.
[Medieval Latin stigmatizre, to brand, from Greek stigmatizein, to mark, from stigma, stigmat-, tattoo mark; see stigma.]
stigma·ti·zation (-t-zshn) n.
stigma·tizer n.
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Noun1.Stigmatization - the act of stigmatizingstigmatization - the act of stigmatizing              
branding, stigmatisation
disapproval - the act of disapproving or condemning
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