DISCRIMINATE
/dɪsˈkɹɪmɪneɪt/
12 letters · 4 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of DISCRIMINATE
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.
Having the difference marked; distinguished by certain tokens.
Examples of DISCRIMINATE in a Sentence
- "The law prohibits discriminating against people based on their skin color."
Word Details
Is DISCRIMINATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DISCRIMINATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DISCRIMINATE uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DISCRIMINATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | s | c | r | i | m | i | n | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DISCRIMINATE
100 words from the letters in DISCRIMINATE
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How to Use DISCRIMINATE in Word Games
DISCRIMINATE is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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