stigmatize
to mark someone with shame or disgrace
Root
- stig / stigm: mark, prick, pierce, or stick
Other words with the stig / stigm root
To stigmatize is to put a damaging mark on someone.
The policy stigmatized students who needed extra time.
to mark someone with shame or disgrace
To stigmatize is to put a damaging mark on someone.
The policy stigmatized students who needed extra time.