To cause (someone) to have a previous inclination against, for, or to something; to bias or prejudice; specifically, to induce in (someone) a favourable opinion beforehand, or at the outset.
Chiefly followed by by or with: to preoccupy (someone) in an emotional or mental way, so as to preclude other things.
To look at out of the corner of one's eye, particularly with animosity, or in a judgmental or suspicious manner.
A sidelong look, particularly of animosity, judgment, or suspicion.