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Discriminate

Having the difference marked; distinguished by certain tokens.

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Broader term 9

Differentiate 76% connected

To distinguish or mark by a specific difference; to effect a difference in, as regards classification; to develop differential characteristics in; to…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Discern 76% connected

To see and identify by noting a difference or differences; to note the distinctive character of; to discriminate; to distinguish.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Distinguish 76% connected

Not set apart from others by visible marks; to make distinctive or discernible by exhibiting differences; to mark off by some characteristic.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Recognize 76% connected

To know again; to perceive the identity of, with a person or thing previously known; to recover or recall knowledge of.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Secern 76% connected

To separate; to distinguish.

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Separate 76% connected

To disunite; to divide; to disconnect; to sever; to part in any manner.

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Severalize 76% connected

To distinguish.

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Spot 76% connected

A mark on a substance or body made by foreign matter; a blot; a place discolored.

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Tell 76% connected

To mention one by one, or piece by piece; to recount; to enumerate; to reckon; to number; to count; as, to tell money.

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Manner of action 6

Disadvantage 76% connected

Deprivation of advantage; unfavorable or prejudicial quality, condition, circumstance, or the like; that which hinders success, or causes loss or inj…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Disfavor 76% connected

Want of favor of favorable regard; disesteem; disregard.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Insulate 76% connected

To make an island of.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Isolate 76% connected

To place in a detached situation; to place by itself or alone; to insulate; to separate from others.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Segregate 76% connected

Separate; select.

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Subtilize 76% connected

To make thin or fine; to make less gross or coarse.

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Derivationally related 10

Discrimination 74% connected

The act of discriminating, distinguishing, or noting and marking differences.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Discrimination 74% connected

The act of discriminating, distinguishing, or noting and marking differences.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Discriminative 74% connected

Marking a difference; distinguishing; distinctive; characteristic.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Discriminative 74% connected

Marking a difference; distinguishing; distinctive; characteristic.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Separate 92% connected

To disunite; to divide; to disconnect; to sever; to part in any manner.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Antonym 2

Indiscriminate 94% connected

Not discriminate; wanting discrimination; undistinguishing; not making any distinction; confused; promiscuous.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Indiscriminate 94% connected

Not discriminate; wanting discrimination; undistinguishing; not making any distinction; confused; promiscuous.

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