desegregate

[dee-seg-ri-geyt] / diˈsɛg rɪˌgeɪt /

VERB

eliminate segregation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

integrate

STRONG

commingle open unify

WEAK

abolish segregation give equal access

Example Sentences

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“There have been claims that gifted education resegregates the public schools,” Dr. Borland said.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2013

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