tr.v. stig·ma·tized, stig·ma·tiz·ing, stig·ma·tiz·es 1. To characterize or brand as disgraceful or ignominious. 2. To mark with stigmata or a stigma. 3. To cause stigmata to appear on. [Medieval Latin stigmatizāre, to brand, from Greek stigmatizein, to mark, from stigma, stigmat-, tattoo mark; see STIGMA.] stig′ma·ti·zation (-tĭ-zāshən) n. stigma·tiz′er n. |
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