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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