Definition of "destigmatize" []

• To remove the disgraceful or ignominious characterization from. (verb)

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• "The condom distribution program is part of an ongoing collaboration between Kenya Red Cross, UN Populations Fund and the Government of Kenya in an effort to educate the public about sexual health and destigmatize safe sex practices."
• "We also need to overcome cultural influences that encourage and destigmatize divorce by making it so easy."
• "We must enact public education programs that destigmatize HIV testing and embed it into the fabric of people's lives."