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stigmatizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of stigmatize

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usually disapproving to describe or regard (something, such as a characteristic or group of people) in a way that shows strong disapproval a legal system that stigmatizes juveniles as criminals

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Replace your carbon monoxide alarm every five to six years or as the manufacturer specifies.

Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
But the measure that cleared the Peoria City Council specifies that those who are sleeping outside on public property will receive a warning and three penalties, beginning at $50 and escalating up to $750 for a third violation, though a judge could impose community service instead of a fee.

Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024

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