stigma |
insult |
As nouns the difference between stigma and insult
is that
stigma is stigma (mark of infamy) while
insult is an action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude.
As a verb insult is
(obsolete|intransitive) to behave in an obnoxious and superior manner (over, against).
stigma |
figurative |
As a noun stigma
is a mark of infamy or disgrace.
As an adjective figurative is
metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "It's raining cats and dogs".
stigma |
stigmatizing |
As a noun stigma
is stigma (mark of infamy).
As a verb stigmatizing is
.
embarrassment |
stigma |
As nouns the difference between embarrassment and stigma
is that
embarrassment is a state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation while
stigma is a mark of infamy or disgrace.
stigma |
discrimination |
As nouns the difference between stigma and discrimination
is that
stigma is a mark of infamy or disgrace while
discrimination is a distinction; discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things.
stigma |
notion |
As nouns the difference between stigma and notion
is that
stigma is a mark of infamy or disgrace while
notion is mental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or imagined; idea, concept.
stigma |
notorious |
As a noun stigma
is stigma (mark of infamy).
As an adjective notorious is
widely known, especially for something bad; infamous.
demoralize |
stigma |
As a verb demoralize
is (american spelling) to destroy morale; to dishearten.
As a noun stigma is
stigma (mark of infamy).
snag |
stigma |
As nouns the difference between snag and stigma
is that
snag is a stump or base of a branch that has been lopped off; a short branch, or a sharp or rough branch; a knot; a protuberance while
stigma is a mark of infamy or disgrace.
As a verb snag
is to catch or tear (e.g. fabric) upon a rough surface or projection.
stigma |
blemish |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between stigma and blemish
is that
stigma is a mark of infamy or disgrace while
blemish is a small flaw which spoils the appearance of something, a stain, a spot.
As a verb blemish is
to spoil the appearance of.
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