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BLACKBALLS

(noun, verb)
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There are 3 meanings of the word Blackballs.

Blackballs - as a noun

The act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barring10

Blackballs - 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 committee used blackballs to vote against the candidate."
"He received three blackballs and was denied membership."
"Being subjected to multiple blackballs can be disheartening."
"The use of blackballs in the election process is controversial."
"There was a rumor of blackballs being cast unfairly."
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Word Game Points

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

BLACKBALLS has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is BLACKBALLS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, blackballs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BLACKBALLS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.

Is BLACKBALLS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, blackballs is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BLACKBALLS has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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