Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blackball
verb
/ˈblakˌbɔl/
Definition
To exclude someone from a group or to vote against them, typically referring to a decision made by a private organization.
Examples
- After the incident, several members decided to blackball him from the club.
- In some organizations, a single blackball can prevent someone from joining.
Meaning
The act of rejecting or denying someone membership or participation, often in a social or professional context.
Synonyms
- exclude
- ostracize
- shun
- ban
