discriminate (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪt/
Definition
To treat a person or particular group of people differently, especially in a worse way, from others, often based on unfair prejudice about race, sex, age, or religion.
Examples
It is illegal to discriminate on the basis of age or gender.
The report found evidence that the bank had discriminated against minority loan applicants.
She felt that her colleagues discriminated against her because she was new to the team.
How to Use discriminate
- discriminate against (prepositional phrase)
- To treat someone unfairly because of who they are. — "The company was accused of discriminating against women in its promotion policies."
- discriminate between (prepositional phrase)
- To recognize the difference between two or more things. — "It can be difficult to discriminate between genuine and fake designer goods."
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