Antonyms for stigma
ˈstɪg mə; ˈstɪg mə tə, stɪgˈmɑ tə, -ˈmæt əstig·ma

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1. stigma

   Whatever mars the beauty or completeness of an object is a blemish, whether original, as squinting eyes, or the result of accident or disease, etc., as the pits of smallpox. A blemish is superficial; a flaw or taint is in structure or substance. In the moral sense, we speak of a blot or stain upon reputation; a flaw or taint in character. A defect is the want or lack of something; fault, primarily a failing, is something that fails of an apparent intent or disappoints a natural expectation; thus a sudden dislocation or displacement of geological strata is called a fault. Figuratively, a blemish comes from one's own ill-doing; a brand or stigma is inflicted by others; as, the brand of infamy.

   Synonyms:
   blemish, blot, blur, brand, crack, daub, defacement, defect, deformity, dent, disfigurement, disgrace, dishonor, fault, flaw, imperfection, injury, reproach, smirch, soil, speck, spot, stain, taint, tarnish

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. stigma

   Antonyms:
   decoration, feather, laurels, credit, renown

   Synonyms:
   brand, mark, infamy, disgrace, blot, stain

Matched Categories

1. • Blemish
   • Reproductive Structure
   • Spiracle
   • Symbol

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. stigmanoun

   the apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil

   Synonyms:
   stain, mark, brand

2. mark, stigma, brand, stainnoun

   a symbol of disgrace or infamy

   "And the Lord set a mark upon Cain"--Genesis

   Synonyms:
   marking, soil, spot, mark, sucker, gull, steel, firebrand, target, crisscross, fall guy, grease, mug, score, discoloration, sign, make, brand, grade, smear, chump, dirt, grime, stain, home run, marque, scratch, discolouration, brand name, filth, patsy, blade, grunge, fool, trade name, smirch, scrape, cross, print, scar, bell ringer, sword, bull's eye, marker, soft touch, blot

3. stigmanoun

   an external tracheal aperture in a terrestrial arthropod

   Synonyms:
   stain, mark, brand

4. stigmanoun

   a skin lesion that is a diagnostic sign of some disease

   Synonyms:
   stain, mark, brand

How to use stigma in a sentence?

1. Anton Pozniak:

   Policies that reduce social marginalisation, stigma and discrimination are needed as are increased funding for prevention and testing, in Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia, the shift away from progressive policies towards socially conservative legislation is a barrier to implementing HIV prevention and treatment.

2. Steve Dean:

   It killed the stigma of online dating by not being about online dating.

3. David Gushee:

   All across Christianity, we see the dominoes falling of abandoning the historic stigma and rejection of gay people and gay relationships.

4. Cynthia Graham:

   It's still seen as a stigma for women to carry condoms. I find it amazing in 2018, that's still around.

5. Arielle Cohen:

   The stigma and isolation I faced made me extremely depressed, i was embarrassed that I was depressed and felt ashamed for not knowing how to talk about it.

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