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boycott

verb
/ˈbɔɪkɑt/

Meaning

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a form of protest

Example Sentences

They decided to boycott the company's products.

Many citizens decided to boycott the unfair election.

Example Expressions

call for a boycott

Synonyms

avoid, shun, embargo, ban, refuse
Entry 1
avoid, shun, embargo, ban
Entry 2
ban, avoid, refuse, shun, embargo

Antonyms

support, patronize, endorse, participate
Entry 1
support, patronize, endorse
Entry 2
support, participate, endorse

Collocations

boycott products, boycott completely, boycott internationally, boycott peacefully, organize boycott, boycott election, call for boycott
Entry 1
boycott products, boycott completely, boycott internationally, boycott peacefully, organize boycott
Entry 2
boycott products, boycott election, call for boycott

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