partialize

especially British, par·tial·ise

[pahr-shuh-lahyz]

verb (used with object)

partialized, partializing 

1. to bias.

Word History and Origins

Origin of partialize¹

From the French word partialiser, dating back to 1585–95. See partial, -ize

Example Sentences

Mowbray, impartial are our eyes and ears: Were he my brother, nay, my kingdom's heir,— As he is but my father's brother's son,— Now, by my sceptre's awe I make a vow, Such neighbour nearness to our sacred blood Should nothing privilege him nor partialize The unstooping firmness of my upright soul.

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