Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun favoritism

2 senses of favoritism

Sense 1
favoritism, favouritism -- (an inclination to favor some person or group)
       => inclination, disposition, tendency -- (an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; "he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict")

Sense 2
discrimination, favoritism, favouritism -- (unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice)
       => social control -- (control exerted (actively or passively) by group action)