Dictionary Check: discriminate

"discriminate" is a valid word!

Scrabble 17 points
Words with Friends 20 points

Definition

adjective

marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions

Example: "discriminate judgments"
Antonyms:
verb

recognize or perceive the difference

Synonyms:
verb

treat differently on the basis of sex or race

Synonyms:
verb

distinguish

Example: "I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish"

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