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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024black•ball /ˈblækˌbɔl/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object]- Governmentto vote against (an applicant, etc.):blackballed him when he applied to the country club.
black•ball•er, n. [countable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024black•ball (blak′bôl′),USA pronunciation v.t. - Governmentto vote against (a candidate, applicant, etc.).
- to exclude socially;
ostracize:The whole town blackballed them. - Governmentto reject (a candidate) by placing a blackball in the ballot box.
n. - Governmenta negative vote, esp. in deciding on an applicant or candidate.
- Governmenta black ball placed in a ballot box signifying a negative vote.
black′ball′er, n. - 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . boycott, ban, debar, snub, cut.
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