destigmatize
verb
de·stig·ma·tize
(ˌ)dē-ˈstig-mə-ˌtīz 
destigmatized; destigmatizing; destigmatizes
: to remove associations of shame or disgrace from
destigmatize mental illness
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Clinicians can partner with patients and communities to destigmatize lung cancer and tobacco dependence, extricating the disease from blame.
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Nina Thomas, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2024
Butterflies for Dada changes the narrative on grief by destigmatizing loss during the childhood years, and offers a gentle story about finding symbols of love even after a parent or family member has passed away.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2024
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Nina Thomas, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2024
Butterflies for Dada changes the narrative on grief by destigmatizing loss during the childhood years, and offers a gentle story about finding symbols of love even after a parent or family member has passed away.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2024
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destigmatize
verb
de·stig·ma·tize
(ˌ)dē-ˈstig-mə-ˌtīz
: to remove shame or disgrace from
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