Antonyms for prejudice


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : prej-uh-dis
Phonetic Transcription : ˈprɛdʒ ə dɪs


Definition of prejudice

Origin :
  • c.1300, "despite, contempt," from Old French prejudice "prejudice, damage" (13c.), from Medieval Latin prejudicium "injustice," from Latin praeiudicium "prior judgment," from prae- "before" (see pre-) + iudicium "judgment," from iudex (genitive iudicis) "a judge" (see judge (v.)). Meaning "injury, physical harm" is mid-14c., as is legal sense "detriment or damage caused by the violation of a legal right." Meaning "preconceived opinion" (especially but not necessarily unfavorable) is from late 14c. in English.
  • noun belief without basis, information; intolerance
  • verb influence another's beliefs without basis, information
Example sentences :
  • The mate had done what he could to prejudice the captain against the boy he hated.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • But he may prejudice his father against you, and get you discharged.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • "You hit him," cried Chip, forgetting his prejudice for a moment.
  • Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower
  • But I have never consulted the popular any more than the sectarian, Prejudice.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • Heaven protect me from a prejudice so unworthy of my reason!
  • Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • She was then pleased to charge me with prepossession and prejudice.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • There may be some people who have a prejudice against the bagpipes.
  • Extract from : « The Hunted Outlaw » by Anonymous
  • It would be a poor thing to gratify a prejudice against him.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • So you came with a prejudice, you know, Miss Graham, and are not a fair witness.'
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • He will let it out by and by—I only hope he will not prejudice you against me.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Synonyms for prejudice

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