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- pronunciation:
- pre
j
dihs
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an opinion that is formed without knowing or considering all the facts.
She has a prejudice about seafood; she's never tried it but she thinks it will taste bad.- similar words:
- bias, opinion
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| definition 2: |
hatred or unfair treatment toward a person or group without cause or reason. Prejudice is often directed toward people of a certain race or religion.
There are laws that protect people against acts of prejudice.- similar words:
- bias, discrimination, hostility, racism, xenophobia
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| related words: |
favor, injustice |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
prejudices, prejudicing, prejudiced |
| definition: |
to change the way a person feels about someone or something.
Getting bitten when she was young prejudiced Cathy against all dogs.- synonyms:
- bias
- similar words:
- influence, sway
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| related words: |
compromise, turn |
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