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

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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1. Rob Bonta:

   Make no mistake : We're in the midst of an unprecedented wave of bigotry and discrimination in this country, and the state of California is not going to support it.

2. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal:

   Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal also voiced concerns that the Supreme Court’s decision may impact business owners nationwide who may object to same-sex marriage. Already, Christian businesses are facing discrimination if they don’t want to participate in wedding ceremonies that violate their sincerely held beliefs.

3. Angela Kimball:

   This is a day NAMI has long awaited, for decades, people with mental health conditions have experienced really horrific discrimination at the hands of health insurance plans. They routinely deny mental health care and often with tragic outcomes.

4. Jen Psaki:

   For those who choose not to, mocking them and punishing them will lead to a more divided America, furthering the discrimination we are already dealing with.

5. Dick Durbin:

   In case after case, he favored corporations, lawyers and the special interest elite … over workers, consumers, people of disability and victims of discrimination.