Synonyms for discriminate
verb
To differentiate
distinguish, specify, separate, tell apart; see distinguish 1. See syn. study at distinguish.
To be prejudiced
show partiality, prejudge, be biased, be a bigot, set apart, segregate, victimize; see also favor 2, hate 1, separate 2.
See discriminate in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
verb
To recognize as being different:
differentiate, discern, distinguish, know, separate, tell. See sameTo make noticeable or different:
characterize, differentiate, distinguish, individualize, mark, set apart, signalize, singularize. See same
adjective
Able to recognize small differences or draw fine distinctions:
discriminating, discriminative, discriminatory, select, selective. See precise
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