Synonyms of discriminate

discriminate

verb

di-ˈskri-mə-ˌnāt 

as in to differentiate

to understand or point out the difference in

the human eye can discriminate between very slight gradations of color

Synonyms & Similar Words

• differentiate
• distinguish
• difference
• discern
• separate
• secern
• understand
• know
• comprehend
• contradistinguish
• divide
• sever
• set off
• demarcate
• mark (off)
• grasp
• part

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confuse
• mix (up)
• mistake
• lump (together)
• confound
• mingle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of discriminate

Following the closures, GLAD Law filed complaints with the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities on behalf of a number of families, claiming the hospitals discriminated against patients based on their gender identity. — Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

In 2020, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the policy discriminated against Grimm in violation of Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026

The Equal Educational Opportunities Act was enacted, prohibiting schools from discriminating against students based on race, color, gender or nationality. — USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

The plan also discriminates against Floridians who become residents after 2026, Frank wrote. — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

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