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discrimination

/dɪskɹˌɪmʌnˈeɪʃʌn/noun5 syllables

Discrimination means: unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice.

Synonyms for discrimination3

noun, as in unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice

favoritism, favouritism

noun, as in the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished

secernment

What does discrimination mean?2

noun

1

unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice

2

the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with discrimination?60

two syllables

stationnation
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All 60 rhymes for discrimination, grouped by syllable

Discrimination in a sentence

  • Everyone, without any discrimination, has the right to equal pay for equal work.jakov
  • Today, federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, sex, religion, and disability.Hybrid
  • Discrimination is a social fact, not a feeling.nile45
  • We shall continue our efforts to eradicate racial discrimination.jakov
  • That week had nothing to do with discrimination.unknown
  • We must make every effort to do away with all discrimination.CK
  • Androgynous-looking people are often the subject of discussion and discrimination.Aphima
  • Sami never in his life really paid attention to racism and discrimination.OsoHombre

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Forms of discrimination

as a noun

plural
discriminations