Definitions

1. noun

A mark of shame or discredit; a social or cultural mark of discredit or disgrace.

“The athlete’s positive drug test created a stigma for her sports team.”

2. noun

A mark or sign, especially one that is used to indicate a person’s or thing’s identity or condition.

“The stigma on the flower helped attract pollinators.”

3. verb

To brand or treat someone or something with a stigma.

“The scandal stigmatized the company’s reputation.”