Phrase guide

rush to judgement

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An attempt to come to conclusions despite incomplete information and possibly due to a preexisting bias.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Rather than collecting the facts, it was a rush to judgement on the part of the department's leaders.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: jump to conclusions

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

Synonym of jump to conclusions

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: jump to conclusions

Antonyms: none provided

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