Discriminate

Pronunciation: /dɪˈskrɪməˌneɪt/

Discriminate (verb)

  1. to treat someone differently, often unfairly, because of their race, gender, or other characteristic.
  2. to notice or recognize differences between things or people.
  3. to make a choice based on careful judgment.

Examples

  • The policy does not discriminate against any group.
  • Laws should prevent employers from discriminating based on gender.

Common collocations: discriminate against, discriminate on the basis of, discriminate between, discriminate subtle differences, discriminate carefully

Synonyms of Discriminate

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Discriminate

  • when discussing inclusion or unity
  • when discussing merging or unifying