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inequity

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of inequity

1 the state of being unfair or unjust

  • the inequity of the punishment led many people to believe that the defendant was being punished for his political beliefs
Synonyms of inequity

injustice, unfairness, unjustness
Words Related to inequity

dirtiness, foulness
Antonyms of inequity

equity, fairness, justice

2 unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this

  • the unavoidable inequities of any system for distributing benefits
Synonyms of inequity

disservice, injury, injustice, raw deal, shaft, unfairness, unjustness, wrong
Words Related to inequity

affront, indignity, insult, offense (or offence), outrage, put-down, slight, slur

beef, complaint, grievance
Near Antonyms of inequity

cricket
Antonyms of inequity

equitableness, equity, fairness, justice

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