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blackball

verb

/ˈblækˌbɔːl/

Meaning

to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club

He was blackballed from the club after the controversy.

exclude, ostracize, reject, shun, veto

accept, include, welcome

blackball someone, be blackballed, blackball vote

to change the normal shape or structure of something by twisting or distorting it

To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.

to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action

to deceive, cheat, or trick someone

to correct or revise a text, especially for errors

coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed