And more fundamentally, these laws wrongly stigmatize and marginalize those living with HIV and AIDS.
Source: tatoeba (11119113)
Stigmatize
Synonyms for "stigmatize" (185 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (37)
Strong matches (56)
Related words (92)
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Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: brand, advert to, allude to, attaint, band.
- Sentence evidence is available for stigmatize, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "stigmatize".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "stigmatize"
Keep "stigmatize" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "stigmatize" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "stigmatize", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "stigmatize" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
4 entriesCollocations
6 entriesnegative labelingpublic stigmasocial exclusionsocial stigmastigmatization processstigmatizing label
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Drug policy must aim to reduce harm as much as possible, not to punish and stigmatize.
Source: tatoeba (11563344)
We stigmatize the Indians, also, as cowardly and treacherous, because they use stratagem in warfare in preference to open force; but in this they are fully justified by their rude code of honor.
Source: wiktionary
Helen Hardacre, in her study of discourses stigmatizing women who have had abortions, argues that there has been a marked rise in media interest in women's sexuality since the 1970s.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "stigmatize"?
Closest matches include brand, advert to, allude to, attaint, band.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "stigmatize"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.