Righteousness and Stigma

Righteousness

Righteousness noun - Conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong.

Stigma is an antonym for righteousness.

Nearby Word: righteous

Stigma

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

Righteousness is an antonym for stigma.

Nearby Word: stigmatize

How words are described

moral moral righteousness moral stigma
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