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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pathologize

/pæθɒlaɪzaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does pathologize mean?

verb

To attribute a condition or behavior to a psychological or medical disorder, often in an overly broad or simplistic way. To interpret or explain something in terms of pathology.

Example

"The media pathologized the behavior of the protesters, implying that they were mentally unstable."

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