branding Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of stigmatizing
   stigmatisation; stigmatization.
   
2. verb burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership; of animals
   brand.
   
3. verb to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful
   stigmatise; brand; stigmatize; denounce; mark.
   
   • He denounced the government action
   • She was stigmatized by society because she had a child out of wedlock
4. verb mark with a brand or trademark
   brandmark; brand; trademark.
   
   • when this product is not branded it sells for a lower price
5. verb mark or expose as infamous
   post; brand.
   
   • She was branded a loose woman

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