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Blackballing - English meaning

ˈblæk.bɔːl

Blackballing – 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

Present participle of blackball

Usage examples:

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

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Zwartballen, Deballoteren

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Faire du blackball, Blackbouler

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Blackballing, Stimmen gegen, Ausschließen

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ब्लैकबॉलिंग

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Ricatto, Votare contro

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블랙볼링

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Занесение в черный список, Забаллотировать

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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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