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DISCRIMINATES

(adj., verb)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Discriminates.

Discriminates - as an adjective

Marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions

Example: "Discriminate judgments"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
indiscriminate19

Discriminates - 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

"The new policy discriminates against people with disabilities."
"The company discriminates based on age during the hiring process."
"The restaurant discriminates against customers from certain neighborhoods."
"The university discriminates against students with lower socioeconomic backgrounds."
"The landlord discriminates against tenants who have children."
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Word Game Points

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

DISCRIMINATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is DISCRIMINATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, discriminates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISCRIMINATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is DISCRIMINATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, discriminates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISCRIMINATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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