Synonyms of the word

discrimination

• n. Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between…
• n. The act of recognizing the 'good' and 'bad' in situations and choosing good.
• n. The setting apart of a person or group of people in a negative way, as in being discriminated against.
• n. (sometimes discrimination against) Distinct treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage;…
• n. The quality of being discriminating, acute discernment, specifically in a learning situation; as to show…
• n. That which discriminates; mark of distinction, a characteristic.

favoritism

• n. (US) Alternative spelling of favouritism.

favouritism

• n. (Britain) The unfair favouring of one person or group at the expense of another.

secernment

• n. (physiology) The act or process of secreting.