Meaning & Definition of Discriminate in English
English⟶
Discriminate
/dɪskrɪmənet/
verb
1. Recognize or perceive the difference
synonym:
- discriminate,
- know apart
2. Treat differently on the basis of sex or race
synonym:
- discriminate,
- separate,
- single out
3. Distinguish
- "I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish"
synonym:
- discriminate
adjective
1. Marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions
- "Discriminate judgments"
- "Discriminate people"
synonym:
- discriminate
Examples of using
Some companies discriminate against women who are pregnant or who say that they intend to have children.