"discriminate" | Definition and Related Words

Adjective

Marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions (synset 300777138)
"discriminate judgments"; "discriminate people"

also: discriminating - showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste

Verb

Recognize or perceive the difference (synset 200651669)
is a type of: differentiate, distinguish, secern, secernate, separate, severalise, severalize, tell, tell apart - mark as different

subtypes: subtilize - mark fine distinctions and subtleties, as among words

same as: know apart
Treat differently on the basis of sex or race (synset 202517971)
is a type of: differentiate, distinguish, secern, secernate, separate, severalise, severalize, tell, tell apart - mark as different
subtypes:
- insulate, isolate - place or set apart
- hive off - remove from a group and make separate
- segregate - separate by race or religion; practice a policy of racial segregation
- redline - discriminate in selling or renting housing in certain areas of a neighborhood
- disadvantage, disfavor, disfavour - put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm
same as: separate, single out
Distinguish (synset 202198211)
"I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish"

is a type of: discern, distinguish, make out, pick out, recognise, recognize, spot, tell apart - detect with the senses