Definition & Meaning of "boycott"

to boycott

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change

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Boycott

a group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies

Example

The consumers boycotted the company's products due to ethical concerns.

The workers decided to boycott the company until fair wages were implemented.

Students planned to boycott classes to draw attention to the need for educational reforms.

Many consumers boycotted certain clothing brands in the past, voting with their pocketbooks to protest against exploitative labor conditions.

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