Definitions

discriminate

[dih-skrim-uh-neyt, dih-skrim-uh-nit] / dɪˈskrɪm əˌneɪt, dɪˈskrɪm ə nɪt /

VERB

show prejudice

Synonyms

STRONGEST

segregate single out

STRONG

contradistinguish disfavor favor hate incline judge separate victimize

WEAK

be bigot be partial set apart show bias treat as inferior treat differently

Antonyms

WEAK

confuse mix up

VERB

differentiate, distinguish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assess discern distinguish between evaluate narrow down segregate specify

STRONG

collate compare contradistinguish contrast extricate judge know note perceive remark separate sever severalize sift

WEAK

difference discrepate know what's what make out split hairs tell apart tell the difference

Antonyms

STRONG

combine join misinterpret misunderstand neglect unite

WEAK

confuse mix up

Example Sentences

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“The allegation that I discriminated against anyone is absolutely false,” Beiermeister said in a statement in response to a request for comment.

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Moscow accuses both countries of discriminating against Russian speakers.

From Barron's

Nike NKE 5.19%increase; green up pointing triangle is being asked to produce information related to allegations by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that it discriminated against white workers.

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That pact includes South Korea’s committing to invest $350 billion in the U.S., and a pledge to not discriminate against U.S. tech firms.

From The Wall Street Journal

JPMorgan has said it doesn’t discriminate based on politics and endorsed the president’s attempts to change rules that force banks to fire clients.

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