discriminate

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   To make distinctions.
2. 2
   To treat or affect differently, depending on differences in traits.
3. 3
   To treat or affect differently, depending on differences in traits: To make decisions harmful to (a person or group) based on prejudice.
4. 4
   To treat or affect differently, depending on differences in traits: To infringe upon (a person's rights) in a prejudicial manner.
5. 5
   To set apart as being different; to mark as different; to separate from another by discerning differences; to distinguish.

Adjective

1. 1
   Having its differences marked; distinguished by certain tokens.