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1blackball

verb black·ball \ˈblak-ˌbl\

: to prevent (someone) from joining a group, club, etc., by voting against him or her

Full Definition of BLACKBALL

transitive verb
1
:  to vote against; especially :  to exclude from membership by casting a negative vote
2
a :  to exclude socially :  ostracize
b :  boycott
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First Known Use of BLACKBALL

1770

Rhymes with BLACKBALL

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2blackball

noun

Definition of BLACKBALL

1
:  a small black ball for use as a negative vote in a ballot box
2
:  an adverse vote especially against admitting someone to membership in an organization

First Known Use of BLACKBALL

1777

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