verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To form a judgment of (something) in advance. ambitransitive
2. 2
   judge beforehand, especially without sufficient evidence wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

foredeemforedeemgo off half cockedjump the gunpredetermineprejudice

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French préjuger, itself an adaptation of Latin praeudico, praeiudicare. Doublet of prejudicate.

Related phrases

in advance

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