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favoritism

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of favoritism

the unfair practice of treating some people better than others

The favoritism of the boss led to many disgruntled employees.

He accused the teacher of showing favoritism in assigning grades.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of favoritism

chauvinism, cronyism, nepotism

bias, favor, nonobjectivity, one-sidedness, partiality, parti pris, partisanship, ply, prejudice, tendentiousness

self-opinionatedness, self-partiality

bent, inclination, leaning, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency

preconception, prejudgment, prepossession

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of favoritism

fairness, impartiality, neutrality, objectivity, open-mindedness, unbiasedness

calm, detachment, dispassion, indifference

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