Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
boycott
verb
/ˈbɔɪ.kɒt/
Definition
To refuse to buy or use goods and services from a particular company or country as a way of protest.
Examples
- Many activists decided to boycott the event in support of the movement.
- The organization called for a nationwide boycott of the product.
- After the scandal, consumers chose to boycott the brand entirely.
Meaning
Boycotting is a method of protest used to express disapproval of certain situations or practices, often for ethical or political reasons.
Synonyms
- shun
- avoid
- blacklist
- refuse
