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discriminate vs segregate

segregate vs discriminate

discriminate is not a noun while segregate is a noun.

discriminate is an adjective but segregate is not an adjective.

discriminate and segregate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discriminate No Yes Yes No
segregate Yes No Yes No
As verbs, segregate is a hyponym of discriminate; that is, segregate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than discriminate:
  • discriminate: treat differently on the basis of sex or race
  • segregate: separate by race or religion; practice a policy of racial segregation
Other hyponyms of discriminate include insulate, isolate, hive off, redline, disadvantage, disfavor, disfavour.
discriminate (noun) segregate (noun)
someone who is or has been segregated
discriminate (adjective) segregate (adjective)
marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions
discriminate (verb) segregate (verb)
recognize or perceive the difference separate or isolate (one thing) from another and place in a group apart from others
distinguish divide from the main body or mass and collect
treat differently on the basis of sex or race separate by race or religion; practice a policy of racial segregation
Difference between discriminate and segregate

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