bias

[bahy-uhs] / ˈbaɪ əs /

NOUN

belief in one way; partiality

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bigotry favoritism inclination intolerance leaning preconceived idea preconceived notion preconceived opinion preference prejudgment prejudice tendency tilt unfairness

STRONG

bent chauvinism discrimination disposition illiberality mind-set parti pris partiality partisanship penchant preconception predilection predisposition prepossession proclivity proneness propensity standpoint viewpoint

WEAK

narrow-mindedness one-sidedness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disinterest equitableness fair-mindedness fairness justice neutrality objectivity open-mindedness tolerance unbiasedness

WEAK

impartiality justness

NOUN

diagonal weave of fabric

Synonyms

STRONG

angle incline oblique slant

VERB

cause to favor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distort incline prejudice slant sway

STRONG

influence prepossess twist warp weight

WEAK

make partial

Antonyms

STRONGEST

leave alone

STRONG

straighten

WEAK

be fair be impartial be just

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