EpidemicA sudden widespread occurrence of a particular disease.
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A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
HomophobiaDislike or prejudice against homosexual people.
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An extreme and irrational aversion to homosexuality and homosexual people.
StigmaA mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.
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A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.
ActivismThe policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
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The action of using vigorous campaigning in order to bring about political or social change.
DenialThe action of declaring something to be untrue.
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The action of denying something.