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Biase

Part of Speech: noun, verb

Definition:

1. Noun: a form of prejudice or favoritism in favor of or against a particular group, person, or thing.

2. Verb: to cause to have a biased opinion or judgment.

Senses:

1. Local Sense: a strong inclination or preference for a local person, thing, or team.

2. Popular Sense: a tendency to favor or support a particular point of view or opinion.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The newspaper article was criticized for its evident political biase against the opposition party.
2. She acknowledged that she had a personal biase toward dogs over cats.

Verb:

1. The media can sometimes biase public perception by selectively reporting certain events.
2. The judge's prior involvement with the defendant's family biased his ability to impartially oversee the trial.

Local Sense:

1. In this city, the residents display a strong biase for the local soccer team.
2. The delicious local cuisine has created a biase towards dining at neighborhood restaurants.

Popular Sense:

1. The politician's speeches reveal a clear biase towards conservative ideologies.
2. Social media platforms often amplify individual biases by curating personalized content.

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