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discriminate against

VERB

victimize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deceive dupe exploit persecute pick on prey on sting

STRONG

bamboozle burn chisel clip con cozen defraud fleece gull hoax hoodwink immolate screw snow swindle trick use

WEAK

flimflam have it in for pigeon rope in set up stack the deck stiff sucker take advantage of

Antonyms

STRONG

be honest give help

WEAK

aid assist protect

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Under the country's Sex Discrimination Act, it is illegal for providers of goods or services to discriminate against another person on the ground of a person's gender identity.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

If you’re tempted to ask AI about a sensitive health issue, withhold any personally-identifiable details that you wouldn’t want to be used to discriminate against you for employment or insurance-related reasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 25, 2025

It also cautioned that ad hoc trade deals "would not meaningfully reduce trade policy uncertainty" and could trigger "tit-for-tat dynamics" if they discriminate against third countries.

From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025

That requirement aimed to ensure that new laws would not discriminate against Black voters, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2025

He is suspicious and distrustful of others, tends to feel that others discriminate against him, and feels that others are unfair to him and do not understand him.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

discriminate against

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