Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.

The crowds gathered were partisan in nature.

biased

The most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word partisan is biased.

• Partisan means "having a strong belief in or support for a particular party, group, or cause."
• Biased means "having or showing a prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way that is considered unfair."
• Pitiful means "arousing pity or compassion."
• Kind means "having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature."
• Destructive means "causing or tending to cause destruction."