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Bias (Verb)

Cause to be biased.

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

The predominantly sympathetic media coverage will bias public perception of the conflict in favor of the underdog.
Her personal experiences bias her towards trusting her instincts over hard data.
The survey questions were designed to avoid bias, but some critics argue that certain wording will still bias the results.
The emotional testimony of the survivor will likely bias the jury against the defendant.
The omission of certain facts will bias readers into accepting a one-sided view of history.

Influence in an unfair way; "you are biasing my choice by telling me yours".

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

By sharing the other team's negative track record, the sports analyst is biasing the public's opinion against them.
Her opinions on the movies were biasing my own choices because I trusted her judgment.
You are biasing my decision by telling me about your disapproval of the plan beforehand.
The media's biased reporting is biasing public perception of the politician in a negative way.
Her family's influence is biasing her career choice, leading her to pursue a field they prefer.