prejudice
- Noun. An adverse judgement or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.
- Noun. Any preconceived opinion or feeling, whether positive or negative.
- Noun. An irrational hostile attitude, fear or hatred towards a particular group, race or religion.
- Noun. The damage caused by such fear or hatred.
- Noun. (obsolete) Knowledge formed in advance; foresight, presaging.
- Verb. (transitive) To have a negative impact on someone's position, chances etc.
- Verb. (transitive) To cause '''prejudice'''.
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