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DISCRIMINATES Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word discriminates. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word discriminates. (close relations)
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discriminatory

Best Alternative Words for DISCRIMINATES

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differentiate
verbv
verb

• mark as different

• be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense

• calculate a derivative; take the derivative

• become different during development

• evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment

• become distinct and acquire a different character

disfavor
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the state of being out of favor

• an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

verb

• put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm

distinguish
verbv
verb

• mark as different

• detect with the senses

• be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense

• make conspicuous or noteworthy

• identify as in botany or biology, for example

separate
verbv
adjective

• independent; not united or joint

noun

• a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication

• a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments

adjective satellite

• standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything

• separated according to race, sex, class, or religion

• have the connection undone; having become separate

verb

• act as a barrier between; stand between

• force, take, or pull apart

• mark as different

• separate into parts or portions

• divide into components or constituents

• arrange or order by classes or categories

• make a division or separation

• discontinue an association or relation; go different ways

• go one's own way; move apart

• become separated into pieces or fragments

• treat differently on the basis of sex or race

• move or break apart

• divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork

know apart
verb

• recognize or perceive the difference

single out
verbv
verb

• select from a group

• treat differently on the basis of sex or race

Best Hypernyms For DISCRIMINATES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for discriminates, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
distinguish differentiate secern secernate separate severalise severalize tell discern identify recognise recognize spot
Phrases (3)
tell apartmake outpick out

Alternatives for DIFFERENTIATE

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