Definitions

1. verb

to treat someone or something as if they have a stigma or are socially unacceptable

“The media often stigmatizes people with mental illness, leading to negative stereotypes.”

2. verb

to develop or bear stigmas or marks

“The flowers will stigmatose as they mature, forming distinctive markings.”

3. verb

to be marked with stigmas or marks

“The seeds will stigmatose after being exposed to the elements.”