bias

US /ˈbaɪ.əs/
UK /ˈbaɪ.əs/
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1.

inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair

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There was a clear bias against women in the hiring process.
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The news report showed a strong political bias.
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prejudicepartialityfavoritismone-sidednessunfairness
1.

cause to feel or show inclination or prejudice for or against someone or something

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The media can bias public opinion.
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His personal experiences might bias his judgment.
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prejudiceinfluenceswaydistortskew