1. causing shame or disgrace; marking someone as socially unacceptable

1. present participle of stigmatize: to mark or brand as disgraceful or shameful

Examples

• The stigmatizing language used in the article hurt many people.
• Mental health advocates work to reduce stigmatizing attitudes.
• She felt the community was stigmatizing her family.
• The documentary shows how stigmatizing policies affect vulnerable populations.
• Teachers should avoid stigmatizing students who struggle academically.
• The campaign aims to stop stigmatizing people with disabilities.