n. 1 partiality, preconception, prejudgement, bias, leaning, warp, twist, preconceived notion, predisposition, predilection, jaundiced eye, jaundice The judge showed an unfortunate prejudice against my client 2 bigotry, unfairness, bias, partisanship, favouritism, cronyism, discrimination, intolerance, inequality; racism, racialism, apartheid, Jim Crowism, sexism, (male) chauvinism There is still prejudice against many minority groups in society
v. 3 bias, influence, warp, twist, distort, slant; colour, jaundice, poison Stop trying to prejudice me against the book, and let me form my own opinion Are you prejudiced in favour of Anita's getting the job?