Synonyms for discriminatory
dɪˈskrɪm ə nəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr idis·crim·i·na·to·ry

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1. prejudiced, discriminatoryadjective

   being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand

   "a prejudiced judge"

   Synonyms:
   preferential, discriminative, invidious, prejudiced

   Antonyms:
   indiscriminating, favourable, undiscriminating, disadvantageous, favorable

2. discriminatory, invidiousadjective

   containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice

   "discriminatory attitudes and practices"; "invidious comparisons"

   Synonyms:
   preferential, discriminative, invidious, prejudiced

   Antonyms:
   favorable, indiscriminating, disadvantageous, favourable, undiscriminating

3. discriminative, discriminatoryadjective

   capable of making fine distinctions

   Synonyms:
   preferential, discriminative, invidious, judicial, prejudiced

   Antonyms:
   disadvantageous, favorable, indiscriminating, undiscriminating, favourable

4. discriminatory, preferentialadjective

   manifesting partiality

   "a discriminatory tax"; "preferential tariff rates"; "preferential treatment"; "a preferential shop gives priority or advantage to union members in hiring or promoting"

   Synonyms:
   preferential, discriminative, invidious, prejudiced

   Antonyms:
   indiscriminating, favorable, disadvantageous, favourable, undiscriminating

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1. List of paraphrases for "discriminatory":

   discriminative, discrimination, non-discriminatory, discriminate, discriminant, discriminating

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1. Eric Holder:

   SB 1 is an appalling, anti-democracy effort by Texas Republicans to construct barriers to voting for people they believe will not support them, what makes this bill and Texas Republicans are pushing across the country even more un-American is Texas Republicans are using the' Big Lie' about the 2020 election as a pretext to support them. The reality is that these bills have nothing to do with election integrity or security, but rather are discriminatory measures making it harder for all people to vote. These bills will have a disproportionate impact on communities of color.

2. Minky Worden:

   Iran's ban on half the population attending football matches has led to women and girls risking arrest, jail, and even their lives to challenge it, any concessions by FIFA to limit the number of women who can attend stadiums only empowers Iran's hardliners who have ... (kept) discriminatory restrictions in place.

3. Sharjeel Usmani:

   With the passing of this bill the Muslim community is scared and this bill, which is now a law, is discriminatory in nature, we will protest against it till it is taken back.

4. Donatella Rovera:

   KRG forces have a duty to bring to justice in fair trials individuals who are suspected of having aided and abetted IS crimes, but they must not punish entire communities for crimes perpetrated by some of their members or based on vague, discriminatory and unsubstantiated suspicions that they support IS.

5. Delta Air Lines on Friday:

   While we understand that our best customer service was not reflected in how the incident was handled, we disagree with the Department of Transportation's contention that Delta Air Lines on Friday engaged in discriminatory conduct, for that reason, we have worked to improve our investigative process since these incidents and we have supporting programs, policies, training and procedures that back up our commitments in this area.