blackballed

/ˈblækˌbɔld/ /ˈblækˌbɑld/

Meanings

verb

To vote against, especially in an exclusive organization.

Examples :

"After his controversial comments, the club members blackballed him during the vote, preventing him from becoming president. "

verb

To ostracize.

Examples :

"After arguing with the boss in front of clients, John was effectively blackballed; no one at the office would talk to him anymore. "

group society politics culture

Related Words

becoming verb

/bɪˈkʊmɪŋɡ/ /bəˈkʌmɪŋ/

To arrive, come (to a place).

"The family is becoming more organized now that they have a new calendar. "

effectively adverb

/ɪˈfɛktɪvli/ /əˈfɛktɪvli/

In an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect.

"The teacher effectively explained the complex math problem, making it easier for the students to understand. "

controversial adjective

/kɒn.tɹə.ˈvɜː.sjəl/ /kɑn.tɹə.ˈvɝ.si.əl/

Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.

"The school's new dress code was controversial, sparking debate among parents about its impact on students' freedom of expression. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

against preposition

/əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛ(ɪ)nst/ /əˈɡɛnst/

In a contrary direction to.

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

preventing verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪŋ/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

ostracize verb

/ˈɒstɹəsaɪz/ /ˈɑstɹəˌsaɪz/

To ban a person from a city for five or ten years through the procedure of ostracism.

"The school council ostracized the student for disrupting classes. "

president noun

/ˈpɹɛzɨdənt/

An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

"The president of the student council used last year's debate as a precedent for this year's election rules. "

organization noun

/ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/

The quality of being organized.

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

members noun

/ˈmɛmbəz/ /ˈmɛmbɚz/

One who officially belongs to a group.

"All members of the book club must attend the monthly meeting. "

exclusive noun

/ɪkˈsklu.sɪv/

Information (or an artefact) that is granted or obtained exclusively.

"The editor agreed to keep a lid on a potentially disastrous political scoop in exchange for an exclusive of a happier nature."

comments noun

/ˈkɒmɛnts/ /ˈkɑmɛnts/

A spoken or written remark.

"I have no comment on that."