prejudice
//ˈprɛdʒədɪs//
Noun
prejudiceSingular
prejudicesPlural
1
An unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason
We must overcome prejudice and judge people fairly.
2
Unreasonable feelings, opinions, or attitudes, especially of a hostile nature, regarding an ethnic, racial, social, or religious group
We must fight against racial prejudice in our society.
3
Harm or injury that results or may result from some action or judgment
The court ruled without prejudice to either party's rights.
Verb
1
To cause someone to have a prejudice against something or someone; to bias
The negative media coverage prejudiced many people against the new policy.
2
To cause harm or injury to; to damage or impair
The scandal could prejudice his chances of winning the election.