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Discriminate

/dɪsˈkɹɪmɪneɪt/

To make distinctions.

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📖 Definitions of "Discriminate"

verb

1
To make distinctions.
2
(construed with against) To make decisions based on prejudice.
"The law prohibits discriminating against people based on their skin color."
3
To set apart as being different; to mark as different; to separate from another by discerning differences; to distinguish.

adjective

1
Having the difference marked; distinguished by certain tokens.

🔄 Synonyms of "Discriminate"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
niceverb	(chiefly informal) Pleasant, satisfactory.
separateverb	(transitive) To divide (a thing) into separate parts.
discriminating	Having a discerning judgment or taste
single outverb	(transitive, idiomatic) To select (someone or something) from a group and highlight them or treat them differently.
know apartverb	recognize or perceive the difference

↔️ Antonyms of "Discriminate"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
indiscriminate	(of a person) Without care in making distinctions, thoughtless.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Discriminate"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
single outverb	(transitive, idiomatic) To select (someone or something) from a group and highlight them or treat them differently.
separateverb	(transitive) To divide (a thing) into separate parts.
niceverb	(transitive, computing, Unix) To run a process with a specified (usually lower) priority.
know apartverb	recognize or perceive the difference
discriminative	Having or relating to the ability to discriminate between things.
discriminatory	Showing prejudice or bias.
distinguishverb	To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.
secernverb	(transitive) (by extension) To separate (something from other things) in the mind; to discriminate, to distinguish.
distinguishingnoun	The act by which something is distinguished or told apart.
differentiateverb	(transitive) To show or be the difference or distinction between things.
distinctionnoun	(specifically) A feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; the quality of being distinguished.
discriminationnoun	(uncountable, countable, sometimes with "against") Differential treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage; treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality; prejudice; bigotry.
distinguishable	Able, or easily able to be distinguished.
discernverb	(transitive) To perceive, recognize, or comprehend with the mind; to descry.
differenceverb	(uncountable) The quality of being different.
characteristicnoun	Being a distinguishing feature of a person or thing.
characterizeverb	(transitive) To be typical of.
distinguished	celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious
randomverb	(intransitive, now uncommon) To wander; to stray; to meander.
marked	Having a visible or identifying mark.