What is another word for Stigmatizing?

Pronunciation: [stˈɪɡmɐtˌa͡ɪzɪŋ] (IPA)

Stigmatizing is the act of casting a negative label or stereotype on a person or group, often leading to discrimination or contempt. Some synonyms for stigmatizing are stereotyping, labeling, marginalizing, dehumanizing, or discriminating. All these words refer to the discriminatory attitudes or actions against a certain group of people, based on their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or physical appearance. Stigmatizing can have serious consequences, including psychological distress, social exclusion, and even bullying or violence. It is important to promote awareness and respect for diversity, in order to avoid stigmatizing and create a more inclusive and tolerant society.

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    • Verb, gerund or present participle
      stigmatising.

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Usage examples for Stigmatizing

Yet Arius could not be vexed with his sons for Stigmatizing, in the harshest terms, the conduct of the man who had gone on without heeding the accident.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
But there was not a pauper in all the township for its Stigmatizing care.
"The French in the Heart of America"
John Finley
He attempted to form the habit of Stigmatizing himself with it in the privacy of his chamber, and he succeeded in establishing the habit of talking to himself, so that he was heard by the household, and Annette, on her return, was obliged to warn him of his indiscretion.
"The Short Works of George Meredith"
George Meredith Last Updated: March 7, 2009

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