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BLACKBALLED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Blackballed.

Blackballed - as a noun

The act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barring10

Blackballed - 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

"He was blackballed from the club after his scandalous behavior."
"She was blackballed from the industry for speaking out against the powerful executives."
"The politician was blackballed by his colleagues for his controversial stance."
"The artist felt blackballed by the critics who refused to acknowledge her talent."
"He believed he was blackballed from the team because of his race."
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Word Game Points

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

BLACKBALLED has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is BLACKBALLED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, blackballed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BLACKBALLED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 28.

Is BLACKBALLED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, blackballed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BLACKBALLED has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.

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