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Dislike, hostility, or unjust behavior deriving from preconceived and unfounded opinions
“He could not help but feel that their rudeness towards him may have been based on prejudice.”
A preconceived opinion or bias, especially one that is not based on reason
“He implored the judge to make a fair and just decision that was free from prejudice.”
Harm or injury that results or may result from some action or judgment
“In that respect, we do not consider that any prejudice in fact resulted.”
An intense dislike
Lack of fairness or justice
A particular point of view from which something is seen or presented
A liking, tendency, or preference
The state or quality of being specious
Wrong impression
A misleading account, or the act of giving one
Physical damage caused to something
Secret reasons
The act of disparaging or belittling
Liking for or pleasurable anticipation of something
Overenthusiasm
A group or sect holding a particular religious belief
An unjust, dishonest, or immoral act
An event or action that causes pain or suffering
A stake or involvement in an undertaking
To cause to have often negative opinions formed without sufficient knowledge
“This judge is a stickler for ethical behavior. A stunt like that would prejudice him against you.”
To harm or be detrimental to
“The disclosure of any confidential reports would be likely to prejudice the prevention of crime.”
To make (someone) disposed to do something
To place in danger
To change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
To give force or effect toward
To bring disrepute to, especially through aspersions
Types, or forms, of prejudice
“We are committed to ensuring that all forms of prejudice will be eradicated from our society.”
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