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BLACKBALLING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Blackballing.

Blackballing - as a noun

The act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barring10

Blackballing - 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

"The blackballing of the candidate prevented him from getting the job."
"The blackballing of the whistleblower was an attempt to silence them."
"She was subjected to blackballing by her colleagues after speaking out against the company."
"The football player faced blackballing for his controversial remarks on social media."
"The blackballing of the artist by local galleries hindered her career progression."
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Word Game Points

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

BLACKBALLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.

Is BLACKBALLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, blackballing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BLACKBALLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 31.

Is BLACKBALLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, blackballing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BLACKBALLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 27.

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