prejudice

• Nom désignant une opinion ou un jugement défavorable ou favorable formé à l'avance, sans connaissance suffisante, souvent fondé sur des stéréotypes ou des sentiments irrationnels.

A noun referring to a preconceived opinion or judgment about a person, group, or thing, often based on insufficient knowledge, stereotypes, or irrational feelings.

1. Preconceived opinionB2formal

   An unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand without knowledge, thought, or reason.

   préjugé défavorable

   • Racial prejudice still exists in many parts of the world.
   • She faced prejudice because of her accent.
   • The judge warned the jury against any prejudice.

   Synonymesageismbiasbigotrychauvinismdiscriminationhomophobiaintolerancepartialitypartisanshippreconceptionracismsexismxenophobia

   Antonymesfairnessimpartialityobjectivity

2. Harm or injuryC1formal

   Damage or injury resulting from some action or judgment.

   Préjudice (dommage)

   • The decision was made to the prejudice of the minority shareholders.
   • The contract was voided to the prejudice of the company.
   • He acted without prejudice to anyone's rights.

   Synonymesdamagedetrimentdisadvantageharmimpairmentinjury

• Verbe désignant le fait d'amener quelqu'un à avoir une opinion préconçue ou injuste, ou de causer un préjudice ou un dommage à quelque chose, comme un droit ou une revendication.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to have a biased or unfair opinion, or to harm or impair something, such as a right or claim.

1. Cause bias or harmB2formal

   To cause someone to have an unfair or biased opinion, or to harm or impair something.

   Porter préjudice ou biaiser

   • The media coverage prejudiced the jury against the defendant.
   • His past experiences prejudiced him against all politicians.
   • The new evidence may prejudice the outcome of the trial.

   Synonymesbiasdamageharmimpairinfluencejeopardizepredisposeswayundermine

   Antonymesclarifydisabuseenlighteninform

2. Damage or impairC1formal

   To have a harmful effect on something, such as a right, claim, or opportunity.

   Porter préjudice à

   • The delay in payment prejudiced their chances of securing the contract.
   • Any unauthorized changes will prejudice the warranty.
   • The scandal prejudiced her reputation in the industry.

   Synonymescompromisedamageharmimpairinjuremarspoilunderminevitiate

   Antonymesadvanceaidbenefithelpimprovepromotestrengthen