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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.”
A tendency or disposition to do something or behave in a certain way
A feeling of dislike or hatred towards something or someone
The state or quality of being specious
A misleading account, or the act of giving one
Physical damage caused to something
A fixation or obsession with something, typically linked to one's lustful desires
The act of disparaging or belittling
To place bias upon (the mind of)
“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 misrepresent something, typically to deceive
To corrupt, or to prove harmful or destructive to
To expose to danger or the risk of loss
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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