prejudges

present tense third-person singular of prejudge
as in predicts
to form an opinion about (someone or something) before you have enough understanding or knowledge Officials complain that some reporters have prejudged the outcome of the investigation. She was wrong for prejudging him.

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  • Emerging research supports this view, revealing that the fulfillment of belongingness needs predicts greater relationship maintenance behaviors — but only when accompanied by a strong sense of autonomy.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Hartford Courant Accuweather also predicts Saturday will be cold and rainy.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Prejudges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prejudges. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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