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Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing

Stigmatise

verb / STIG-muh-tyz / Medium
Meaning

To mark or regard a person, group, or condition with disgrace, shame, or social disapproval

Origin / Etymology

Greek stigma (a mark, brand) from stizein (to prick, tattoo); originally referred to branding slaves or criminals

Synonyms
Shame Brand Ostracise Label
Antonyms
Normalise Accept Validate Destigmatise
Example Sentence
"Despite having the oldest menstrual leave law since 1947, fewer than 1% of Japanese women use it because workplace culture stigmatises those who take the leave."
🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS-1 and GS-2 answers on social issues, gender equity, mental health policy, and caste discrimination. Powerful verb for describing how social attitudes undermine legal protections.

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