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Definition bias in British English

bias verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈbaɪəs/
1

to influence someone's opinions, decisions etc so that they behave or think in an unfair way

Example

Witnesses may forget details or may be biased by reports in the media.

Synonyms and related words
influence motivate condition
1.1

to make something have a special interest or tendency, often in an unfair way

Synonyms and related words
influence decide lead to
Definition bias in British English