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

Former Amazon employees filed a class-action lawsuit Tuesday accusing the e-tail leviathan of discriminating against potentially thousands of pregnant workers by firing or retaliating against those who sought extra accommodations. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Five years later, Hollander filed a class-action lawsuit against the Selective Service System drafting database for discriminating against women by prohibiting them from entering the draft. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026

The London Telegraph, discriminating in these matters, rates it the best luxury digs in Paris. — David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

The White House has argued that, in directing resources to racial groups that have historically fallen behind, officials are discriminating against other students. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

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