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Meaning:

Noun:

  • An adverse judgement or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.
  • An irrational hostile attitude, fear or hatred towards a particular group, race or religion.
  • Any preconceived opinion or feeling, whether positive or negative.
  • obsolete Knowledge formed in advance; foresight, presaging.
  • The damage caused by such fear or hatred.

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Verb:

  • transitive To cause '''prejudice'''.
  • transitive To have a negative impact on someone's position, chances etc.

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