destigmatize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To remove the disgraceful or ignominious characterization; to remove stigma or stigmata.

Pronunciation

/diːˈstɪɡmətaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-destigmatize.wav

Word forms

destigmatize destigmatizes destigmatizing destigmatized destigmatise

Etymology

From de- + stigmatize.

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