discriminate vs recognize

discriminate is an adjective but recognize is not an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
discriminate	No	Yes	Yes	No
recognize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, recognize is a hypernym of discriminate; that is, recognize is a word with a broader meaning than discriminate:

Other hypernyms of discriminate include discern, distinguish, make out, pick out, recognise, spot, tell apart.

discriminate (adjective)	recognize (adjective)
marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions

discriminate (verb)	recognize (verb)
recognize or perceive the difference	perceive to be the same
distinguish	be fully aware or cognizant of
treat differently on the basis of sex or race	accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
	express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
	express greetings upon meeting someone
	detect with the senses
	grant credentials to
	show approval or appreciation of
	exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)