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BLACKBALL

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Blackball.

Blackball - as a noun

The act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barring10

Blackball - as a verb

Expel from a community or group

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ban5banish11cast outostracise11ostracize20shun7

Vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

Example: "The president vetoed the bill"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
negative12veto7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contradict15controvert15oppose10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"They decided to blackball him from joining the club."
"The team captain tried to blackball the player from future games."
"The committee voted to blackball the new member's application."
"She was blackballed by the fashion industry after speaking out against certain practices."
"The influential members of the organization blackballed any dissenting voices."
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Word Game Points

Is BLACKBALL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, blackball is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BLACKBALL has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is BLACKBALL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, blackball is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BLACKBALL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is BLACKBALL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, blackball is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BLACKBALL has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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