blackball


blackball

verb

Definition of BLACKBALL

to reject by or as if by a vote <the club secretly blackballs applicants who belong to that religion>
Near Antonyms admit, allow, approve, assent (to), pass, sanction; elect, support
Antonyms confirm, ratify

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up blackball? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More