blackballs

[US]/blækˌbɔːlz/
[UK]/blækˈbɔːlz/

Translation

v.to vote against someone or something, to exclude them from a group.

Phrases & Collocations

blackball someone

blackballs thrown

a blackball list

blackballing process

blackballs cast

subject to blackballs

blackball a proposal

a blackball vote

avoid getting blackballed

Example Sentences

he was blackballed from the club after the scandal.

she felt devastated when she learned she had been blackballed.

his reputation was ruined after being blackballed by his peers.

they decided to blackball anyone who spoke out against the policy.

the organization was criticized for blackballing members without a fair process.

being blackballed can have serious consequences for one's career.

she was shocked to find out she had been blackballed from the industry.

his blackballing was a result of jealousy among colleagues.

they feared being blackballed if they voiced their concerns.

blackballing can create a toxic environment in any organization.

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