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.

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.4 / 5 votes

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

2. discrimination, secernmentnoun

   the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished

   Synonyms:
   secretion, favouritism, secernment, favoritism

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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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How to use discrimination in a sentence?

1. Nevin Heard:

   People do not have to experience an incident of racial discrimination or harm directly to have adverse emotional consequences.

2. Philip Luther:

   What happened to Sahar Khodayari is heartbreaking, her only 'crime' was being a woman in a country where women face discrimination that is entrenched in law and plays out in the most horrific ways imaginable in every area of their lives, even sports.

3. John Stemberger:

   Requiring a Christian code of conduct does not equal improper discrimination, christian churches and organizations have never allowed their own members to promote views that are opposed to the clear teachings and values of the Bible.

4. Michael Silverman:

   It's a huge step forward and really catapults New York City to the forefront of the struggle for transgender rights, this is an extremely positive development for transgender New Yorkers who face enormous rates of discrimination, unemployment and difficulty accessing things like health care that people take for granted.

5. Susan Weinstock:

   I don't want this to be an opportunity to extend age discrimination, this should be based on health rather than an arbitrary cutoff based on age.