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segregate vs discriminate

discriminate vs segregate

segregate is a noun but discriminate is not a noun.

segregate is not an adjective while discriminate is an adjective.

segregate and discriminate both are verbs.

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

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