Synonyms of discriminate

Verb


1. discriminate, know apart, distinguish, separate, differentiate, secern, secernate, severalize, severalise, tell, tell apart

usage: recognize or perceive the difference

2. discriminate, separate, single out, distinguish, separate, differentiate, secern, secernate, severalize, severalise, tell, tell apart

usage: treat differently on the basis of sex or race

3. discriminate, spot, recognize, recognise, distinguish, discern, pick out, make out, tell apart

usage: distinguish; "I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish"

Adjective


1. discriminate (vs. indiscriminate), discriminating

usage: marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions; "discriminate judgments"; "discriminate people"

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Definition and meaning of discriminate (Dictionary)