Synonyms 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

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

   Antonyms:
   decoration, feather, laurels, credit, renown

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms: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

Matched Categories

1. • Blemish
   • Reproductive Structure
   • Spiracle
   • Symbol

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. stigmanoun

   Synonyms:
   mark (made with a hot iron), brand

2. stigmanoun

   Synonyms:
   stain, blot, disgrace, reproach, dishonor

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1. List of paraphrases for "stigma":

   stigmatization, stigmatisation, stigmata, opprobrium, ostracism, shame, prejudice, stigmatising, tare

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1. List of known nicknames for "Stigma":

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1. Human Rights Campaign:

   Fox News has a history of sharing misinformation and disinformation about the LGBTQ + community, we know from our own research, which we put out earlier this week, what their disinformation and misinformation means for the LGBTQ + community : perpetuating stigma and marginalization of transgender and non-binary people. At a time when transgender people -- especially transgender children -- are under attack in statehouses across the country, rhetoric has real consequences.

2. David Nutt:

   Despite the incredible potential of this drug to further out understanding of the brain, political stigma has silenced research.

3. Steven Hoffman:

   The positive example I often point to is when Magic Johnson talked about being HIV-positive, which provided a moment to bust stigma around HIV.

4. Beth Dean:

   We believe that stigma impacts our ability to raise funds significantly.

5. Leandro Mena:

   While the 2020 data shows that STDs increased among many groups, some racial and ethnic minority groups, gay and bisexual men and our nation's youth continue to bear the brunt of the epidemic, these data illustrate the factors such as lack of access to regular medical care, discrimination, and stigma, continue to stand in the way of quality sexual health care for everyone who needs it.