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Blackball - English meaning

ˈblæk.bɔːl

Blackball – definitions in English dictionary

verb

Reject (a candidate applying to become a member of a private club), typically by means of a secret ballot.

Usage examples:

Her husband was blackballed when he tried to join the country club

Synonims:

RejectDebarBarBanVote againstBlacklistExcludeShut outLeave out in the coldExpelDrum outOustCashierOstracizeRepudiateBoycottSnubShunSpurnCold-shoulderGive the cold shoulder
verb

To vote against allowing someone to be a member of an organization or group

Usage examples:

He was initially blackballed because of a dispute he once had with a couple of the committee members.

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黑球

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Deballoteren

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Blackbouler, Vote contraire

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Schwarzkugel, Stimmen gegen, Ausschließen

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ब्लैकबॉल, क्लब के निर्वाचन में असम्मति सूचक काली गुटिका

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Palla nera, Voto contrario, Votare contro

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블랙볼

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Черный шар, Забаллотировать

Blackball: translate from English into Spanish

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Bola negra, Echar bola negra

Word origin

late 18th century: from the practice of registering an adverse vote by placing a black ball in a ballot box.

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