Synonyms for Discrimination
dɪˌskrɪm əˈneɪ ʃəndis·crim·i·na·tion

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1. discrimination

   Difference is the state or quality of being unlike or the amount of such unlikeness. A difference is in the things compared; a discrimination is in our judgment of them; a distinction is in our definition or description or mental image of them. Careful discrimination of real differences results in clear distinctions. Disparity is stronger than inequality, implying that one thing falls far below another; as, the disparity of our achievements when compared with our ideals. Dissimilarity is between things sharply contrasted; there may be a difference between those almost alike. There is a discrepancy in accounts that fail to balance. Variety involves more than two objects; so, in general, does diversity; variation is a difference in the condition or action of the same object at different times. Disagreement is not merely the lack, but the opposite, of agreement; it is a mild word for opposition and conflict; difference is sometimes used in the same sense.

   Synonyms:
   contrariety, contrast, difference, disagreement, discrepancy, disparity, dissimilarity, dissimilitude, distinction, divergence, diversity, inconsistency, inequality, unlikeness, variation, variety

   Antonyms:
   agreement, consonance, harmony, identity, likeness, resemblance, sameness, similarity, uniformity, unity

   Preposition:
   Difference between the old and the new; differences among men; a difference in character; of action; of style; (less frequently) a difference (controversy) with a person; a difference of one thing from (incorrectly to) another.

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1. discrimination

   Synonyms:
   penetration, sagacity, acuteness, nicety, shrewdness, judgment, discernment, insight, distinction

   Antonyms:
   dullness, confusedness, indiscriminateness, shortsightedness, hebetude, indiscernment

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. discrimination, favoritism, favouritismnoun

   unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice

   Synonyms:
   favouritism, secernment, favoritism, discrimination

2. discrimination, secernmentnoun

   the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished

   Synonyms:
   secretion, favouritism, secernment, favoritism, discrimination

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1. discriminationnoun

   Synonyms:
   distinction

2. discriminationnoun

   Synonyms:
   discernment, penetration, acuteness, judgment, sagacity, insight

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1. discriminationnoun

   Synonyms:
   difference, distinction, discernment, judgment

   Antonyms:
   indiscrimination, promiscuity, undiscernment

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1. List of paraphrases for "discrimination":

   discriminatory, distinction, non-discrimination, discriminate, discriminations, discriminación, discriminated, diskriminierung, distinguish, anti-discrimination

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1. The USCCB:

   The Equality Act purports to protect people experiencing same-sex attraction or gender discordance from unjust discrimination. Although this is a worthy purpose, the Equality Act does not serve it, and instead of respecting differences in beliefs about marriage and sexuality, the Equality Act discriminates against people of faith precisely because of those beliefs. In the process, the Equality Act codifies the new ideology of ‘gender’ in federal law, dismissing sexual difference and falsely presenting ‘gender’ as only a social construct.

2. Bill Watterson:

   Leave it to a girl to take the fun out of sex discrimination.

3. Jill Fenstermacher:

   I’m like the front line for her, i try to protect her, but there’s so much discrimination.

4. Steny Hoyer:

   We had 217 people for non-discrimination right up until the last moment.

5. Charlie Craig:

   In 2012, fiancs Charlie Craig and David Mullins attempted to order a cake to celebrate Charlie Craig and David Mullins upcoming wedding, from the Masterpiece Cakeshop, in Lakewood, Colo. Jack Phillips, Jack Phillips, told Charlie Craig and David Mullins Jack Phillips would sell Charlie Craig and David Mullins any other baked goods in Jack Phillips store, but would not design a wedding cake because it was in conflict with Jack Phillips Christian beliefs. Charlie Craig and Charlie Craig and David Mullins filed a complaint with the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, which ruled in Charlie Craig and David Mullins favor, as did the Colorado Court of Appeals. In its determination in favor of Jack Phillips, the high court did not alter Colorado's anti-discrimination law, instead the case turned on the way in which the baker was treated by Colorado Civil Rights Commission. Writing for the majority, Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote,... some of the commissioners at the commission's formal, public hearings endorsed the view that religious beliefs can not legitimately be carried into the public sphere or commercial domain, disparaged Philips' faith as despicable and characterized it as merely rhetorical, and compared Justice Anthony Kennedy invocation of Justice Anthony Kennedy sincerely held religious beliefs to defenses of slavery and the holocaust. Charlie Craig, Charlie Craig and David Mullins, and the ACLU, which assisted in the case, agreed, on that part of the decision. We never disagreed about Charlie Craig religious convictions, we just think when you open the doors to the public, you have to serve everyone equally. Kristen Waggoner, Jack Phillips attorney, insists this isn't about discrimination, but religious freedom, which Kristen Waggoner said the high court affirmed. Jack Phillips said Jack Phillips lost 40 percent of Jack Phillips business after the initial lawsuit was filed six years ago. Jack Phillips has since been forced to lay off workers. Jack Phillips said Jack Phillips hopes the ruling will boost business.