stig·ma·tize (also stigmatise British English) /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/ verb be stigmatized PREJUDICEDto be treated by society as if you should feel ashamed of your situation or behaviour 被视为可耻,受到蔑视 Single mothers often feel that they are stigmatized by society. 单身母亲常常觉得自己受社会歧视。
—stigmatization /ˌstɪɡmətaɪˈzeɪʃən $ -tə-/ noun [uncountableU]