discriminate
/dɪsˈkɹɪmɪneɪt/
verb
Meaning
To make distinctions.
(construed with against) To make decisions based on prejudice.
"The law prohibits discriminating against people based on their skin color."
To set apart as being different; to mark as different; to separate from another by discerning differences; to distinguish.
Synonyms
adjective
Meaning
Having the difference marked; distinguished by certain tokens.