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. Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn Davis:

   As an African American woman, I can unequivocally attest to the perpetual existence of discriminatory practices that remain a haunting reality for people of color throughout our nation, i am cautiously optimistic that the cries of our America will be heard and acted upon so that once and for all Black lives are valued in the eyes of all police officers.

2. Ken Blackwell:

   It is discriminatory and unconstitutional on its face, i am confident that this is a case that these plaintiffs will win.

3. Human Rights Watch:

   The Human Rights Watch deployment of border agents on horseback against Haitian migrants on September 19, 2021, stems from abusive and racially discriminatory immigration policies by the administration of President Joe Biden.

4. Amnesty International:

   The death penalty in India is arbitrary, discriminatory and is often used disproportionately against the poor.

5. Hillary Clinton:

   I think that we have a lot of evidence now that the death penalty has been too frequently applied and very unfortunately in a discriminatory way, so I think we have to take a hard look at it and a lot of states are doing that.