Fame and Stigma

Fame

Fame noun - The fact or state of being known to the public.

Stigma is an antonym for fame.

Nearby Words: famous, famed

Stigma

Stigma noun - A mark of guilt or disgrace.
Usage example: the stigma of slavery remained long after it had been abolished

Fame is an antonym for stigma.

Nearby Word: stigmatize

How words are described

particular particular fame particular stigma
certain certain fame certain stigma
initial initial fame initial stigma
violent violent fame violent stigma
Other adjectives: massive, big, great, enormous, little, bad, major, widespread, final, negative, significant, greater, growing, resulting.

Both words in one sentence

  • Out of a desire to overcome the societal stigma of being illegitimate, they seek to be recognized and do this by attempting to achieve fame and glory.
    Source: Bastard Angst
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