stig·ma·tize also Brit stig·ma·tise 
/ˈstɪgməˌtaɪz/ verb
stig·ma·tiz·es; stig·ma·tized; stig·ma·tiz·ing /ˈstɪgməˌtaɪz/ verb [+ obj] usually disapproving : to describe or regard (something, such as a characteristic or group of people) in a way that shows strong disapproval
▪ Society stigmatizes welfare recipients. ▪ a legal system that stigmatizes juveniles as criminals
▪ Society stigmatizes welfare recipients. ▪ a legal system that stigmatizes juveniles as criminals
— stig·ma·ti·za·tion also Brit stig·ma·ti·sa·tion /ˌstɪgmətəˈzeɪʃən, Brit ˌstɪgməˌtaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
/ˌstɪgmətəˈzeɪʃən, Brit ˌstɪgməˌtaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
