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blackball

noun verb

The act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
B
Ends with
L
Contains
LA
Scrabble score
19

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Pronunciation

ˈblækbɔːl

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Definitions

noun

  1. The act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto

verb

  1. Vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

    “The President vetoed the bill”

verb

  1. Expel from a community or group

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Example Sentences

The President vetoed the bill

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