BOYCOTT Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

boycott

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Definition of boycott

as in to black

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Recent Examples of boycott In fact, one of Schleien’s Free Israel videos was directed at American liberals, after a group of Hollywood actors and other film workers signed a letter pledging to boycott some institutions within the Israeli film industry. — Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026 European soccer’s governing body UEFA has applied the most intense pressure by voting to boycott the World Cup if Infantino pressed ahead with FFE. — James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Microsoft and Xbox are currently facing all sorts of troubles (many of their own doing) in the shape of sweeping layoffs, studio cuts, and calls to boycott their products, to name a few. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The pivot came after widespread backlash and vows from all 55 members of UEFA (the Union of European Football Associations) to boycott future FIFA competitions if the plans went through. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boycott

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blackball

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With his new book set for release next week, the quarterback still believes he was blackballed.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Kaepernick subsequently opted out of his contract with the 49ers and later in the year had received no contract offers; many of Kaepernick’s supporters suspected he was being blackballed because of his peaceful protests.

— Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

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