discriminate against

VERB

victimize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deceive dupe exploit persecute pick on prey on sting

STRONG

bamboozle burn chisel clip con cozen defraud fleece gull hoax hoodwink immolate screw snow swindle trick use

WEAK

flimflam have it in for pigeon rope in set up stack the deck stiff sucker take advantage of

Antonyms

STRONG

be honest give help

WEAK

aid assist protect

Example Sentences

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“We are in touch with the impacted guests to ensure they are accommodated. We do not discriminate against any individuals or agencies and apologize to those impacted,” the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

It also cautioned that ad hoc trade deals "would not meaningfully reduce trade policy uncertainty" and could trigger "tit-for-tat dynamics" if they discriminate against third countries.

From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025

That requirement aimed to ensure that new laws would not discriminate against Black voters, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2025

He did not specify which countries he was unhappy with, but attacked rules he claimed were "designed to harm, or discriminate against, American Technology" in an online post on Monday.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

The falcons and owls and eagles have no civil rights because you discriminate against them.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

discriminate against

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