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continue discrimination
[kənˈtɪnjuː ˌdɪskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən]
verb phrase
continuar discriminação
1.
to persist in treating a person or group unfairly or unequally based on prejudice
The company was found to continue discrimination against women in hiring practices.
A empresa foi descoberta continuando a discriminação contra mulheres nas práticas de contratação.
2.
to maintain or sustain discriminatory practices or behavior
If the organization continues discrimination, it will face legal consequences.
Se a organização continuar a discriminação, enfrentará consequências legais.
Synonyms
persist in discrimination
maintain discrimination
perpetuate discrimination
ongoing discrimination
sustain discriminatory practices
Antonyms
end discrimination
stop discrimination
eliminate discrimination
cease discriminatory practices
promote equality
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
continuar discriminação
standard usage
São Paulo
continuar discriminação
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
continuar discriminação
standard usage
Portugal
manter discriminação or continuar com discriminação
slight preference for 'manter' in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
perpetuate discrimination
engage in discriminatory practices
turn a blind eye to discrimination
discriminatory behavior
systemic discrimination
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