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provoke stigma vs cause stigma

Both "provoke stigma" and "cause stigma" are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Provoke stigma" implies an action that triggers or incites stigma, while "cause stigma" suggests a more general attribution of responsibility for the existence of stigma.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 800 views

provoke stigma

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate an action that triggers or incites stigma in a particular situation or context.

Examples:

The media coverage of the incident may provoke stigma against the community.
Her unconventional behavior could provoke stigma in conservative societies.

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Apparently my stigma hadn't disappeared.
Your suicide stigma is like the herps.
Stigma is rampant in all our countries.
Mental illness still unfortunately carries a stigma, and it is imperative that Member States cooperate to eliminate that stigma and implement measures to ensure fair and equal treatment.
Sent to provoke Felix into attacking his ex.
Sometimes resorting to threats to provoke their response.
To provoke a complex of guilt.
Sometimes resorting to threats to provoke their response.
Furthermore, wars against Muslim countries only provoke terrorist outrages.
Unmask everyone, provoke fear, paranoia, provoke a war.
But there's no stigma attached because...
It simply does not carry the same stigma.
Places like this make the shame and the stigma even worse.
The stigma of that tape will fade at exactly the right time.
I am barely over my suicide stigma.
And this is so important in breaking through the stigma.
The hardest barrier really is around stigma reduction.
And empowerment through employment - reducing stigma.
Medication and therapies are scarce while stigma adds to the suffering of the disorder.
Yet we still live in the dark age in at least one respect - stigma.

Alternatives:

trigger stigma
incite stigma
fuel stigma
spark stigma
ignite stigma

cause stigma

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a general attribution of responsibility for the existence of stigma, without specifying a direct triggering action.

Examples:

The lack of education can cause stigma around certain health conditions.
Misinformation can cause stigma towards marginalized groups.

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Nothing is more important among all the Finnish pledges than their pledge to take up the cause of people and their families who suffer not just an illness or a disability but disadvantage and stigma too.

Alternatives:

lead to stigma
result in stigma
bring about stigma
generate stigma
contribute to stigma

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