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

Pancreatic cancer does not discriminate based on age, race, ethnicity or gender. — Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

Suggesting that the actions of one black coach would be used to discriminate in hiring practices in the NCAA, is quite literally saying that the powers that be in these schools are racist, in my opinion. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

In court filings, Tesla has claimed that Vaughn and other plaintiffs failed to establish that they were harassed or discriminated against on the basis of race. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

If there was a minor traffic infraction or other probable cause to make a stop, proving their motive requires them to confess to acting with intent to discriminate, Willis said. — Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

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