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Discrimination vs Disrespect - What's the difference?

discrimination | disrespect |

As nouns the difference between discrimination and disrespect

is that discrimination is a distinction; discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things while disrespect is a lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour.

As a verb disrespect is

to show a lack of respect to someone or something.

discrimination

Noun

(en noun)
  • a distinction; discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things.
  • The state of being discriminated, distinguished from, or set apart.
  • (sometimes discrimination against ) distinct treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage; treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality; prejudice; bigotry
  • sexual or racial discrimination
  • The quality of being discriminating, acute discernment, specifically in a learning situation; as to show great discrimination in the choice of means.
  • That which discriminates; mark of distinction, a characteristic.
  • Derived terms

    * nondiscrimination * reverse discrimination

    Hyponyms

    *heterosexism *ageism *ableism *xenophobia

    See also

    * stereotype * bias * racism ----

    disrespect

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour.
  • Synonyms

    * *

    Antonyms

    * respect

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To show a lack of respect to someone or something.
  • Synonyms

    * dis, insult, misbid, misrespect

    Antonyms

    * respect