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Define prepossessions. prepossessions synonyms, prepossessions pronunciation, prepossessions translation, English dictionary definition of prepossessions. adj. 1 ...
cause to be preoccupied. attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant
Synonyms for PREPOSSESSING in English: attractive, taking, winning, striking, pleasing, appealing, fair, beautiful, inviting, engaging, …
3 meanings: 1. to preoccupy or engross mentally 2. to influence in advance for or against a person or thing; prejudice; bias 3..... Click for more definitions.
Oct 20, 2020 · prepossessing (adj.)1640s, "causing bias or prejudice, predisposing the mind to favor," present-participle adjective from prepossess. Opposite meaning "causing agreeable first impression" is attested by 1805.
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