discriminate
/dɪˈskɹɪm.ɪ.neɪt/verb
Middle School
1
To make distinctions.
2
To treat or affect differently, depending on differences in traits.
3
To make decisions harmful to (a person or group) based on prejudice.
4
To infringe upon (a person's rights) in a prejudicial manner.
5
To set apart as being different; to mark as different; to separate from another by discerning differences; to distinguish.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing