The news report seemed to bias the public against the new policy.

To influence someone or something in a particular direction or to favor one side over another.
Do not bias your decision.
His words bias the jury.
The study did not bias results.
bias the jury
bias the public
bias the results
sway
influence
prejudice
The judge was accused of bias in his ruling.

A tendency to favor one person, group, or idea over others, often in a way that is considered unfair.
Her bias was clear in her choice.
We must fight against all bias.
This report shows a clear bias.
show bias
unconscious bias
racial bias
prejudice
partiality
favoritism