discrimination synonyms

discrimination

n.

  1. The power to make distinctions

    discernment, perception, acuteness, taste; see acumen, judgment 1, taste 3.

  2. The act of drawing a distinction

    separation, differentiation, difference; see distinction 1.

  3. Partiality

    unfairness, bias, bigotry; see hatred 2, prejudice.

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