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- [blak-bawl]
- /ˈblækˌbɔl/
- /ˈblæk.bɔːl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [blak-bawl]
- /ˈblækˌbɔl/
Definitions of blackballed word
- verb with object blackballed to vote against (a candidate, applicant, etc.). 1
- verb with object blackballed to exclude socially; ostracize: The whole town blackballed them. 1
- verb with object blackballed to reject (a candidate) by placing a blackball in the ballot box. 1
- noun blackballed a negative vote, especially in deciding on an applicant or candidate. 1
- noun blackballed a black ball placed in a ballot box signifying a negative vote. 1
- verb blackballed simple past tense and past participle of blackball. 0
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Origin of blackballed
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70; black + ball1
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Parts of speech for Blackballed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
blackballed popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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blackballed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blackballed
noun blackballed
- inhospitality — lack of hospitality; inhospitable attitude toward or treatment of visitors, guests, etc.
- inhospitableness — The quality of being inhospitable.
verb blackballed
- badmouthed — Simple past tense and past participle of badmouth.
- counterchecked — Simple past tense and past participle of countercheck.
- illegalized — Simple past tense and past participle of illegalize.
adjective blackballed
- ostracised — Simple past tense and past participle of ostracise.
- ostracized — Simple past tense and past participle of ostracize.
Antonyms for blackballed
verb blackballed
- inducted — to install in an office, benefice, position, etc., especially with formal ceremonies: The committee inducted her as president.
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