HealthAugust 18, 2026

stigmatising

STIG-muh-tahy-zing

Definition

The act of treating someone in a way that makes them feel ashamed or disgraced, typically due to a condition like drug addiction.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'stigma', meaning a mark or brand made on the skin, it entered English via Latin to denote a mark of disgrace or social disapproval.

In the news

The minister urges society to view addiction as an illness rather than stigmatising those who suffer from it, arguing that empathy is necessary for their recovery.

Health, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr. (Col.) Dhani Ram Shandil on Tuesday chaired a one-day workshop for stakeholders on combating drug abuse and drug trafficking. He said the state government was taking effective measures to curb drug

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