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Definition of: stigmatize
(stig′mə·tīz) v.t. ·tized, ·tiz·ing
1. To characterize or brand as ignominious.
2. To mark with a stigma.
3. To cause stigmata to appear on. Also Brit. stig′ma·tise. [<Med. L stigmatizare <Gk. stigmatizein mark <stigma pointed end, mark]
—stig′ma·ti·za′·tion noun
—stig′ma·tiz′er noun
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