Synonyms for stigma
ˈstɪg mə; ˈstɪg mə tə, stɪgˈmɑ tə, -ˈmæt ə

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1. stigma(noun)

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

   Synonyms:
   stain, mark, brand

2. mark, stigma, brand, stain(noun)

   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. stigma(noun)

   an external tracheal aperture in a terrestrial arthropod

   Synonyms:
   stain, mark, brand

4. stigma(noun)

   a skin lesion that is a diagnostic sign of some disease

   Synonyms:
   stain, mark, brand

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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 Antonyms(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate these synonyms:

1. stigma

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

   Antonyms:
   decoration, feather, laurels, credit, renown

Dictionary of English Synonymes(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate these synonyms:

1. stigma(n.)

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

2. stigma(n.)

   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. Curt Decker:

   I would say he puts out there that he cares about this population, and he really doesn't, in the meantime, it adds to the stigma.

2. Darcy Haag Granello:

   We really are interested in how many students, faculty and staff are receiving messages, outreach and education in anti-stigma and suicide prevention, and those numbers are very encouraging.

3. Emmanuel Ballah:

   There is often fear, paranoia and stigma in other health facilities, survivors come here as we care about our patients, we follow up on them and offer psychosocial support.

4. Pierre Tariot:

   There is an element of stigma here towards brain and mental health problems in general, i would call it professional awkwardness. I can't really help this condition, why invest time and energy talking about it, it makes me squirm.

5. Kathryn Lewis Ginebaugh:

   One of the things we've worked on with the RAs is how to have the conversations with the students so that it helps the students, if they have some internal stigma about getting help for an emotional difficulty, that they know it's OK. In fact, there is help available and a lot of students don't realize there are real, effective treatments for depression and anxiety.

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