STIGMA Synonyms
6 hypernyms for stigma. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for STIGMA
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| brand | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a name given to a product or service • a recognizable kind • identification mark on skin, made by burning • a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning • a symbol of disgrace or infamy • a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard verb • burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership; of animals • to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful • mark with a brand or trademark • mark or expose as infamous | ||||||
| mark | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance) • Apostle and companion of Saint Peter; assumed to be the author of the second Gospel • a distinguishing symbol • the shortest of the four Gospels in the New Testament • a reference point to shoot at • a visible indication made on a surface • the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember • a symbol of disgrace or infamy • formerly the basic unit of money in Germany • a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of • a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation) • a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened) • an indication of damage • a marking that consists of lines that cross each other • something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal verb • attach a tag or label to • designate as if by a mark • be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense • celebrate by some ceremony or observation • make or leave a mark on • to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful • notice or perceive • mark with a scar • make small marks into the surface of • establish as the highest level or best performance • make underscoring marks • remove from a list • put a check mark on or near or next to • assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation • insert punctuation marks into | ||||||
| stain | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a soiled or discolored appearance • (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible • anything regarded as making something unclean • a symbol of disgrace or infamy • an act that brings discredit to the person who does it verb • color with a liquid dye or tint • produce or leave stains • make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically • color for microscopic study | ||||||
| blemish | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body) verb • mar or spoil the appearance of • mar or impair with a flaw • add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective | ||||||
| discredit | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the state of being held in low esteem verb • cause to be distrusted or disbelieved • damage the reputation of • reject as false; refuse to accept | ||||||
| disgrace | noun n | |||||
noun • a state of dishonor verb • bring shame or dishonor upon • reduce in worth or character, usually verbally • damage the reputation of | ||||||
| reproach | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a mild rebuke or criticism • disgrace or shame verb • express criticism towards | ||||||
| spot | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a point located with respect to surface features of some region • a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising • an outstanding characteristic • a blemish made by dirt • a small contrasting part of something • a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance • a business establishment for entertainment • a slight attack of illness • a small piece or quantity of something • a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit) • a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer • a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value • an act that brings discredit to the person who does it verb • catch sight of • detect with the senses • mar or impair with a flaw • make a spot or mark onto • become spotted • mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition | ||||||
| taint | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • the state of being contaminated verb • place under suspicion or cast doubt upon • contaminate with a disease or microorganism | ||||||