stigmatize

stig·ma·tize

1. To characterize or brand as disgraceful or ignominious.
2. To mark with stigmata or a stigma.
3. To cause stigmata to appear on.

Origin: Medieval Latin stigmatizāre, to brand, from Greek stigmatizein, to mark, from stigma, stigmat-, tattoo mark; see stigma .

Related Forms:

• stigmatization stigˌma·ti·zaˈtion (-tĭ-zāˈshən) noun

• stigˈma·tizˌer noun