Definition of "stigmatize" []

• To characterize or brand as disgraceful or ignominious. (verb-transitive)
• To mark with stigmata or a stigma. (verb-transitive)
• To cause stigmata to appear on. (verb-transitive)

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• "However, he said, he believes continuing to "stigmatize" SNCF more than 60 years after the atrocities were committed is "nonsensical.""
• "Bob said: There is no reason for you or anyone else to 'stigmatize' or 'censure' a woman for exercising her own ..."
• "And instead, they're upset about it, because Hezbollah is a "legitimate political party", and banning it will "stigmatize" them."