Discriminate
Pronunciation: /dɪˈskrɪməˌneɪt/
Discriminate (verb)
- to treat someone differently, often unfairly, because of their race, gender, or other characteristic.
- to notice or recognize differences between things or people.
- 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