discriminate

Speech parts

1. discriminate - Adjective

2. discriminate - Verb

Meaning

Having the difference marked; distinguished by certain tokens.

To set apart as being different; to mark as different; to separate from another by discerning differences; to distinguish.

To make a difference or distinction; to distinguish accurately; as, in judging of evidence, we should be careful to discriminate between probability and slight presumption.

To treat unequally.

To impose unequal tariffs for substantially the same service.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

separate distinguish differentiate single out judge identify recognize perceive sever segregate disfavor tell apart know apart treat differently rate
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Antonyms

indiscriminate born confluence equal bridge join
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Hypernyms

separate tell distinguish recognize spot differentiate

Hyponyms

disadvantage isolate insulate segregate disfavor subtilize

Phrases with the word

discriminate against be unable to discriminate between discriminate between

Derivatives

discriminated discriminating

Examples

I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish Source: Internet

discriminate judgments Source: Internet

discriminate people Source: Internet

A Biden administration would implement policies that would require communities that receive specific federal funding to proactively examine housing patterns and identify and address policies that discriminate. Source: Internet

A Department for Education spokesperson said: “Racism has absolutely no place in our schools and the Equality Act makes it unlawful to discriminate against pupils on the basis of their race. Source: Internet

According to the group, such action does not discriminate its targets in a war situation and always hits many civilians. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

discriminantly discriminantly separable polynomial discriminatable discriminate against discriminate between discriminated union