(the act of stigmatizing)
(burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership; of animals)
(to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful; "He denounced the government action"; "She was stigmatized by society because she had a child out of wedlock")
(mark with a brand or trademark; "when this product is not branded it sells for a lower price")
(mark or expose as infamous; "She was branded a loose woman")