prepossessed

 [pree-puh-zes]  

pre·pos·sess

   [pree-puh-zes]
verb (used with object)
1.
to possess or dominate mentally beforehand, as a prejudice does.
2.
to prejudice or bias, especially favorably.
3.
to impress favorably beforehand or at the outset.
Origin:
1605–15; pre- + possess
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