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discriminatory

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discriminatory in WordNet English dictionary

adjective
  1. capable of making fine distinctions
    discriminative  discriminatory 
  2. being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand
    "a prejudiced judge"
    prejudiced  discriminatory 
  3. manifesting partiality
    "a discriminatory tax"; "preferential tariff rates"; "preferential treatment"; "a preferential shop gives priority or advantage to union members in hiring or promoting"
    discriminatory  preferential 
  4. containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
    "discriminatory attitudes and practices"; "invidious comparisons"
    discriminatory  invidious 
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