Approval and Stigma

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Approval noun - An acceptance of something as satisfactory.

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Stigma is an antonym for approval.

Stigma noun - A mark of guilt or disgrace.

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Approval is an antonym for stigma in topics: honor, shame.

Nearby Word: stigmatize

specific	specific approval	specific stigma
obvious	obvious approval	obvious stigma
heavy	heavy approval	heavy stigma
strong	strong approval	strong stigma
Other adjectives: severe, massive, great, serious, little, social, major, widespread, general, final, less, negative.

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