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DISCRIMINATE

(adj., verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Discriminate.

Discriminate - as an adjective

Marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions

Example: "Discriminate judgments"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
indiscriminate19

Discriminate - as a verb

Recognize or perceive the difference

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
know apart
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
differentiate20distinguish16secern8secernateseparate10severaliseseveralizetell4tell apart
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Distinguish

Example: "I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish"

Example Sentences

"She believes that society should not discriminate against individuals based on their sexual orientation."
"Some people tend to discriminate against others who hold different religious beliefs."
"It is important not to discriminate between people based on their physical appearance."
"We should strive to create a society that does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities."
"The teacher should not discriminate against students based on their academic abilities."
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Word Game Points

Is DISCRIMINATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, discriminate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISCRIMINATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is DISCRIMINATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, discriminate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISCRIMINATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is DISCRIMINATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, discriminate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISCRIMINATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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