DISCRIMINATE Synonyms
There are 18 hypernyms of the word discriminate. (close relations)
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| differentiate | verbv | |||||
verb • mark as different • be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense • calculate a derivative; take the derivative • become different during development • evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment • become distinct and acquire a different character | ||||||
| disfavor | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the state of being out of favor • an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group verb • put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm | ||||||
| distinguish | verbv | |||||
verb • mark as different • detect with the senses • be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense • make conspicuous or noteworthy • identify as in botany or biology, for example | ||||||
| separate | verbv | |||||
adjective • independent; not united or joint noun • a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication • a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments adjective satellite • standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything • separated according to race, sex, class, or religion • have the connection undone; having become separate verb • act as a barrier between; stand between • force, take, or pull apart • mark as different • separate into parts or portions • divide into components or constituents • arrange or order by classes or categories • make a division or separation • discontinue an association or relation; go different ways • go one's own way; move apart • become separated into pieces or fragments • treat differently on the basis of sex or race • move or break apart • divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork | ||||||
| know apart | ||||||
verb • recognize or perceive the difference | ||||||
| single out | verbv | |||||
verb • select from a group • treat differently on the basis of sex or race | ||||||
