stigmatise /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/ verb1 •To characterize as disgraceful or ignominious; to mark with a stigma or stigmata.We stigmatize the Indians, also, as cowardly and treacherous, because they use stratagem in warfare in preference to open force; but in this they are fully justified by their rude code of honor. — 1819 formsstigmatised · stigmatising · stigmatises