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Synonyms for partiality
ˌpɑr ʃiˈæl ɪ ti, pɑrˈʃæl-par·tial·i·ty
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English Synonyms and Antonyms
partiality
A presumption (literally, a taking beforehand) is a partial decision formed in advance of argument or evidence, usually grounded on some general principle, and always held subject to revision upon fuller information. A prejudice or prepossession is grounded often on feeling, fancy, associations, etc. A prejudice against foreigners is very common in retired communities. There is always a presumption in favor of what exists, so that the burden of proof is upon one who advocates a change. A prepossession is always favorable, a prejudice always unfavorable, unless the contrary is expressly stated. Compare INJURY.
Synonyms:
bias, preconception, prejudice, prepossession, presumption, unfairnessAntonyms:
certainty, conclusion, conviction, demonstration, evidence, proof, reason, reason, reasoningPreposition:
Against; rarely, in favor of, in one's favor.
Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
partiality
Synonyms:
preponderance, fondness, relish, loveAntonyms:
indifference, impartiality, apathy
Princeton's WordNet
fondness, fancy, partialitynoun
a predisposition to like something
"he had a fondness for whiskey"
Synonyms:
tenderness, heart, fancy, warmheartedness, partisanship, philia, illusion, affectionateness, warmness, affection, warmth, lovingness, phantasy, fondness, fantasyAntonyms:
impartiality, nonpartisanshippartiality, partisanshipnoun
an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives
Synonyms:
partisanship, fancy, fondnessAntonyms:
impartiality, nonpartisanship
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Dictionary of English Synonymes
partialitynoun
Synonyms:
unfairness, injustice, favoritismpartialitynoun
Synonyms:
fondness, predilection, liking, fancy, inclination, leaning, bent
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
partialitynoun
Synonyms:
bias, favoritism, predilection, inclination, fondness, predisposition, bent
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List of paraphrases for "partiality":
Words popularity by usage frequency
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#370 | love | |
#889 | heart | |
#1996 | fantasy | |
#6805 | bias | |
#6823 | fancy | |
#10456 | prejudice | |
#13078 | illusion | |
#13564 | warmth | |
#15988 | affection | |
#20482 | presumption | |
#26713 | tenderness | |
#27854 | relish | |
#38913 | preponderance | |
#41420 | phantasy | |
#48084 | fondness | |
#58226 | partisanship | |
#58948 | unfairness | |
#59169 | preconception | |
#66952 | partiality | |
#194780 | philia | |
#315244 | warmness |
How to use partiality in a sentence?
It is certain that stealing nourishes courage, strength, skill, tact, in a word, all the virtues useful to a republican system and consequently to our own. Lay partiality aside, and answer me: is theft, whose effect is to distribute wealth more evenly, to be branded as a wrong in our day, under our government which aims at equality? Plainly, the answer is no.
I suspect the Commission wants to avoid being accused of partiality, to avoid Luxembourg and other countries saying that they have been singled out.
A half truth is the worst of all lies, because it can be defended in partiality.
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