stigma

stigma that comes from societal disapproval

a feeling of shame or disapproval is connected to something

a stigma is commonly linked to a particular condition or situation

a stigma exists around a particular topic or group

indicates the action or status that is being stigmatized (e.g., no stigma to being unemployed)

to make a stigma less strong or prevalent

to eliminate a stigma completely

to succeed in dealing with or controlling a stigma

to be negatively affected by a stigma over time

to have a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person

to try not to be associated with something that has a stigma

to experience the negative effects of a stigma

to endure the negative label or shame associated with something