
Stigmatize
Negative Connotation
Using 'stigmatize' implies strong disapproval and judgment by society.
Disabled individuals still fight against being stigmatized for their challenges.
Unworthiness
'Stigmatize' conveys a sense that someone doesn't deserve respect or attention.
Campaigns help reduce the tendency to stigmatize survivors of abuse.
Societal Judgment
Stigmatization usually arises from collective misconceptions or prejudice.
Health conditions should not be stigmatized, as this discourages seeking treatment.
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