Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: double standard

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Usage examples:

A glaring double standard emerges when Mpofu dismisses the CCC’s attempts to gain attention and dialogue while asserting that ZANU PF is under no obligation to engage with the opposition.

Source: https://www.zimeye.net/2023/10/22/zanu-pf-trapped-between-tshabangu-and-obert-mpofu/

Avoiding this double standard and thereby hypocrisy means Canada, however much it has become accustomed to satisfying the interests of Israel, means turning Bennett away.

Source: https://www.palestinechronicle.com/pro-palestinian-voices-in-canada-seek-to-block-upcoming-visit-from-former-israeli-pm/

But back to our story and the hilariously obvious double standard on the question of classified documents.

Source: https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2023/01/11/carlson-joe-biden-trusts-beijing-more-than-he-trusts-you/

"But, the double standard in the reaction between how TV personalities and politicians immediately jumped to Edwards' defence, versus Schofield being hung out to dry, will give him and his career a lifeline.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/bbcs-huw-edwards-said-bounce-30459668

But you understand that for the countries of the South, of course, justice, equality, principles, it’s their impression that there is a double standard.

Source: https://www.mediaite.com/tv/french-tv-anchor-confronts-john-kerry-on-u-s-condemning-of-putins-ukraine-invasion-why-isnt-bush-judged-in-the-same-way/

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich accused the Justice Department on Sunday of a double standard when it came to the mishandling of classified documents by President Biden and former President Donald Trump.

Source: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jan/22/newt-gingrich-department-justice-handling-joe-bide/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS

I think it’s a rather double standard where you would hire someone for looks yet expect them to quit eventually whereas if it was a male worker, they probably would be working for the company well into retirement.

Source: https://gamerant.com/female-business-owner-in-japan/

It is possible to believe that Santos appears to be a clumsy con artist and that the same double standard is in play that operates the system for the benefit of one party.

Source: https://www.jewishpress.com/indepth/columns/daniel-greenfield/why-investigate-george-santos-and-not-elizabeth-warren/2023/01/02/

Osman Ahmed, former state director of the DFL and 10th Ward resident, accused the party of showing a double standard when handling misconduct.

Source: https://m.startribune.com/dfl-convention-chaos-ban-candidate-somali-community-minneapolis-nasri-warsame-ward10-aisha-chughtai/600278856/

Several Arab leaders, including Egypt and Jordan, took the opportunity to castigate the international community over its inaction and a double standard they said that the world displayed on the devastating Israeli bombing campaign on Gaza.

Source: https://halifax.citynews.ca/2023/10/21/live-updates-hamas-frees-2-american-hostages-even-as-israel-airstrikes-continue-in-southern-gaza/

She was asked on Friday if she thought she was living a double standard in accepting a job from the petrol industry heavyweight.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12104697/Climate-change-protestor-Meme-Thorne-caused-traffic-chaos-Adelaide-starred-Ampol-petrol-ad.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

“The double standard here is astounding,” Missouri Senator Josh Hawley to Garland requesting a special counsel.

Source: https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2023/01/12/republicans-call-on-ag-merrick-garland-to-name-a-special-counsel-in-biden-documents-case-n1661002

Whatever the reason behind this breathtaking double standard, the outcome for Sudanese people is in no doubt.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/05/02/britain-helped-ukraine-why-arent-we-doing-the-same-for-sudan-18710082/