stigma Synonyms & Antonyms
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Stigma as a Noun
An indication of infamy or disgrace. A permanent identity mark branded, cut or tattooed onto the skin, typically given to slaves, criminals and traitors. A negative and often unfair attitude (held by a group or society, to something). A mark on the body corresponding to one of the wounds of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and sometimes reported to bleed periodically. An expression or behaviour revealing one's hidden feelings.
A permanent identity mark branded, cut or tattooed onto the skin, typically given to slaves, criminals and traitors.
A negative and often unfair attitude (held by a group or society, to something).
A mark on the body corresponding to one of the wounds of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and sometimes reported to bleed periodically.
An expression or behaviour revealing one's hidden feelings.
A scar or birthmark.
The sticky part of a flower that receives pollen during pollination.
A visible sign or characteristic of a disease.
Synonym of pterostigma.
A ligature of the Greek letters sigma and tau: Ϛ / ϛ.
A mark of infamy or disgrace.
(chiefly in the plural stigmata) A mark on the body corresponding to one of the wounds of the Crucifixion on Jesus' body, and sometimes reported to bleed periodically.
Word Forms & Grammar
stigma (plural stigmata or stigmas)
stigma (plural stigmas)
Words That Rhyme With Stigma
Origin of Stigma
Origin 1: From Latin stigma, from Ancient Greek στίγμα (stígma, “mark of slavery or disgrace”), from στίζω (stízō, “to mark”). Closely related to stigme, and distantly related to stick.
Origin 2: From Medieval Greek στίγμα (stígma), likely coined by analogy with σίγμα (sígma).
Stigma at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈstɪɡmə/ |
| Meaning | An indication of infamy or disgrace. A permanent identity mark branded, cut or tattooed onto the skin… |
| Plural | stigmata |