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Stigma

/stˈɪɡmə/
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(noun) An indication of infamy or disgrace.

There is a terrible stigma against these people.
Sami spoke out against the stigma against mental health issues.
CEFR Practice Quiz
There is still a social ____ surrounding mental illness that prevents many people from seeking help.

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