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discriminate

verb

/dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

Meaning

To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.

The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.

discriminate against

differentiate, distinguish, segregate, bias, prejudice

equalize, accept, include

discriminate against, discriminate on the basis of, racial discrimination, gender discrimination

to stop, catch, or seize something on its way from one place to another

to grip firmly; to understand something

To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.

to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly

to make a written copy of spoken words or notes

to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known