blackball
black
blæk
blāk
ball
bɔ:l
bawl
/blˈækbɔːl/

Definition & Meaning of "blackball"in English

Blackball
01

a formal vote or veto used to reject someone from joining a group

Examples
His application was rejected by a single blackball.
to blackball
01

to exclude someone from a group

Examples
After the scandal, he was blackballed from the industry.
02

to cast a vote or take action to prevent someone's acceptance or endorsement

Examples
The committee blackballed his nomination.
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