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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Under the country's Sex Discrimination Act, it is illegal for providers of goods or services to discriminate against another person on the ground of a person's gender identity.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“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 will be illegal for landlords and agents to discriminate against would-be tenants who receive benefits or who have children.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

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

Today it is perfectly legal to discriminate against criminals in nearly all the ways that it was once legal to discriminate against African Americans.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

discriminate against

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