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to prejudice
01
to unfairly influence someone's opinion or judgment about someone or something
Transitive: to prejudice sb/sth
Examples
Her negative experiences prejudiced her against people from that particular ethnicity.
It 's important not to let personal biases prejudice your judgment when evaluating others.
02
to harm or reduce someone's chances, prospects, or standing
Transitive: to prejudice an opportunity or prospect
Examples
The false rumors prejudiced her reputation in the workplace.
His prior conviction prejudiced his chances of finding a new job.
Prejudice
01
an unreasonable opinion or judgment based on dislike felt for a person, group, etc., particularly because of their race, sex, etc.
Examples
His remarks revealed a deep-seated prejudice against immigrants.
The organization works to combat racial prejudice and discrimination.
02
damage done to someone because of unfair ideas or beliefs about them
Examples
They worked to stop any prejudice in how people are treated in school.
The new law was made to stop any prejudice against certain people.
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