prejudge
verb
pre·judge
(ˌ)prē-ˈjəj 
prejudged; prejudging; prejudges
: to judge before hearing or before full and sufficient examination
prejudger
noun
Examples of prejudge in a Sentence
Officials complain that some reporters have prejudged the outcome of the investigation.
She was wrong for prejudging him.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates are typically hesitant to share their views on political issues to avoid the appearance of prejudging cases that could come before them.
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The logic is to separate a player but not prejudge him.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
My statement condemns alleged behavior without prejudging legal outcomes.
—Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
The commission said the opening of a formal investigation does not prejudge its outcome.
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Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The logic is to separate a player but not prejudge him.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
My statement condemns alleged behavior without prejudging legal outcomes.
—Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
The commission said the opening of a formal investigation does not prejudge its outcome.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prejudge
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“Prejudge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prejudge. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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