noun as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

favoritism, prejudice

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Example Sentences

Example:He tried to eliminate any signs of favoritism in his management practices, treating all employees equally.

Definition:The practice of showing particular and unfair leniency or kindness towards a person or group of persons, often at the expense of others.

From favoritism

Example:The committee avoided any prejudice and made its decisions based on objective criteria only.

Definition:An unfavorable opinion or feeling, usually unfair and unreasonable, formed beforehand without knowledge or thought. It leads to discrimination based on the beliefs about a person or group of persons.

From prejudice