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What is another word for Discriminate? – 173 Discriminate Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    distinguish differentiate tell apart recognize identify discern perceive notice detect spot mark separate segregate isolate single out pick out make out describe characterize classify categorize group sort sift screen filter exclude reject dismiss overlook ignore neglect differentiate between contrast compare weigh evaluate assess judge appraise rate rank prioritize prefer favor discriminate against show prejudice be biased be partial be unfair be unjust

    Meaning of Discriminate

    to recognize and understand the difference between two or more things

    Definitions

    • To recognize and understand the difference between two or more things
    • * To treat someone or something unfairly or differently because of a particular characteristic
    • * To make a distinction or separation between things

    Etymology of Discriminate

    The word "discriminate" comes from the Latin "discriminare", which means "to distinguish" or "to separate"
    It is derived from "dis-" (meaning "apart") and "criminare" (meaning "to separate" or "to distinguish")
    Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of distinguishing or separating things, and has also taken on a connotation of unfair or prejudiced treatment

    Example Uses

    • The judge had to discriminate between the different testimonies to reach a verdict
    • * It's hard to discriminate between the different brands of coffee, they all taste the same
    • * The company was accused of discriminating against job applicants based on their age

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    integrate unite combine merge mix blend confuse conflate equate identify with associate connect link relate compare liken resemble match harmonize reconcile tolerate accept include welcome embrace favor prefer support promote encourage assist

    Related Nouns

    distinction difference discrimination prejudice bias partiality unfairness injustice segregation separation isolation exclusion rejection dismissal neglect oversight indifference ignorance prejudice stereotyping profiling favoritism nepotism racism sexism ageism homophobia xenophobia

    Related Verbs

    distinguish differentiate recognize identify discern perceive notice detect spot mark separate segregate isolate single out pick out make out describe characterize classify categorize group sort sift screen filter exclude reject dismiss overlook ignore neglect

    Related Adjectives

    discriminatory prejudiced biased partial unfair unjust unequal disparate distinct different separate isolated exclusive selective preferential favorable supportive promotional encouraging assistive tolerant accepting inclusive welcoming embracing reconciliatory harmonious likened similar comparable equivalent identical