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favoritism Synonyms

Another word for favoritism

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• noun (Context 1)

The practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group at the expense of another.

Usage Example

"The manager was accused of showing partiality when she promoted her close friend over more experienced candidates."

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partiality
bias
Strong
partisanship
cronyism
nepotism
one-sidedness
preference
prejudice

Opposites of favoritism

The opposite of favoritism shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

impartiality
fairness
objectivity
neutrality
even-handedness
equitability
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• Nearby Words

favorableness
favorably
favorite
favoritism
fawkes
fawn
fawner

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Favoritism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/favoritism
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