stigmatizes in English

verb
1
describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval.
the institution was stigmatized as a last resort for the destitute
2
mark with stigmata.
synonyms:condemndenouncebrandlabelmark outdisparagevilifypillorypour scorn ondefame
verb

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1. “The phrase ‘living in sin’ stigmatizes and isn’t helpful,” stated one church bishop.

2. Doctrinal judgments by which the Church stigmatizes certain teachings detrimental to faith or morals.They should not be confounded with canonical Censures, such as excommunication, suspension, and interdict, which are spiritual punishments inflicted on delinquents.