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Discriminate

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Meanings of Discriminate

Adjective

  • Being different in a special way.

Verb

  • To tell the difference between things.
  • To treat someone unfairly because of who they are.
  • To notice how things are different.

Explanation of the word: Discriminate

Discriminate means to treat someone differently because of who they are, like their skin color or if they are a boy or a girl. It's not nice to do that.

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Translations for the word: Discriminate

hindi
भेदभाव (Bhedbhaav)

Bhedbhaav

अंतर (Antar)

Antar

भेदभाव (Bhedbhaav)

Bhedbhaav

   

Synonyms for the word: Discriminate

Antonyms for the word: Discriminate

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Discriminate

What does 'discriminate' mean?
To discriminate means to treat someone differently or unfairly because of their race, gender, or other characteristics.
How do you pronounce 'discriminate'?
You pronounce 'discriminate' like this: dis-KRIM-in-ate.
What is the origin of the word 'discriminate'?
The word 'discriminate' comes from the Latin word 'discriminare', which means to distinguish or separate.
What is the meaning of 'discriminate' in Bengali?
The word 'discriminate' in Bengali is 'বৈষম্য' (Boiṣomya).