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Select the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word. His press statement discussed the stigma surrounding depression and other mental health challenges.

Select the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word. His press statement discussed the stigma surrounding depression and other mental health challenges. Correct Answer Disgrace

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. disgrace.

  • Stigma means 'a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person'.
  • Meanings of the given options are -
    • Honour means high respect; great esteem.
    • Credit means public acknowledgment or praise, given or received when a person's responsibility for an action or idea becomes apparent.
    • Award means a prize or other mark of recognition given in honour of an achievement.
    • Disgrace means loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonourable action. Eg - He left the party in disgrace.
  • Clearly, 'disgrace' is similar in meaning to 'stigma'.

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