prejudice
noun
an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason.
had prejudiced
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past perfectof prejudice.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The justices agreed that the removal of juror No. 5 was unfounded and had prejudiced the outcome of the case.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2023
The Federal Circuit affirmed Gilstrap in a 2-1 ruling, finding that PMC's "inequitable scheme to extend its patent rights" had prejudiced Apple.
From Reuters ● Jan. 20, 2023
Sullivan then declared a mistrial because he had prejudiced the case.
From Washington Post ● May 15, 2020
She also argued that the leaking of the report to BBC Wales had "prejudiced her case".
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2018
She thought it possible that Gregory had prejudiced her aunt slightly.
From Opening a Chestnut Burr by Edward Payson Roe
