Workplace Ethics Vocabulary

noun the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex

• Discrimination based on gender is a violation of human rights.
• It's not fair to face discrimination just because of who you are.
• Discrimination sucks, plain and simple.
• Discrimination is like a dark cloud hanging over society.

noun the act of associating or socializing with others in a friendly or familiar manner

• Fraternization between employees is strictly prohibited in the workplace.
• They were warned about the consequences of fraternization at work.
• Hey, did you hear about the fraternization scandal at the office?
• The fraternization of different cultures can lead to beautiful collaborations.

verb to return like for like; to repay an injury or wrong

• The country warned it would retaliate against any further aggression.
• If he insults you again, feel free to retaliate.
• Don't worry, I'll clap back and retaliate against them.
• She decided to retaliate by ignoring his calls and messages.

noun a person who secretly gives information to the authorities or to someone in authority

verb to inform on someone; to secretly give information to the authorities or to someone in authority

• The witness decided to come forward and report the crime, acting as a snitch in the investigation.
• I heard that Sarah was the snitch who told the teacher about our plan to skip class.
• Don't be a snitch and tell mom about the party we're planning.
• The leak in the company was like a snitch, revealing confidential information to competitors.

verb to inform on or betray someone, especially to the authorities

• He threatened to rat out his colleagues if they didn't confess to their wrongdoings.
• I can't believe you're going to rat me out to the teacher for skipping class.
• Don't be a snitch and rat out your friends for breaking the rules.
• She felt like her own mind was trying to rat her out by revealing her deepest fears.