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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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Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 may still allow duties on countries that discriminate against U.S. goods.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

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

But Justice Minister Alex Davies-Jones told the BBC there were no plans to introduce such measures over concerns they might "unfairly discriminate" against young parents or carers.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025

Or more likely, it has become so unfashionable to discriminate against certain groups that all but the most insensitive people take pains to at least appear fair-minded, at least in public.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

discriminate against

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