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destigmatize

/diːˈstɪɡmətaɪz/verb

उच्चारण डीस्टिग्मटाइज़

कलंक-मुक्त करना, लांछन हटाना

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verbdestigmatized, destigmatizing
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    [T] ~ sth

    to stop treating something as shameful or wrong, so that people no longer feel embarrassed about it

    कलंक-मुक्त करना, लांछन हटाना

    • Campaigns have helped destigmatize mental illness.
    • Open talks in schools can destigmatize discussions about periods.
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Notes

British and American: destigmatise is the usual British spelling, though destigmatize is also accepted.

British and American: British spelling destigmatise आम है, पर destigmatize भी स्वीकार्य है।