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blackballed

/ˈblæk.bɔːld/

/ˈblæk.bɔld/

Translations

blackballedpast participle

/ˈblæk.bɔːld/

/ˈblæk.bɔld/

Functions as an adjective formed from the past participle of the verb ‘blackball’.

blackbouléDans le sens de rejeté par un vote secret ; anglicisme courant dans certains contextes.

After the scandal, he found himself blackballed from the industry events.

Après le scandale, il s’est retrouvé blackboulé des événements du secteur.

Additional translations

excluSens plus général ; convient quand l’idée de vote secret n’est pas explicitée.

Synonyms

blackballverb

blackballed

Past Simple

blackballed

Past Simple

blackballed

Past Participle

blackballing

Gerund

/ˈblæk.bɔːl/

/ˈblæk.bɑl/

rejeterSurtout dans un vote secret ou une procédure d’admission.

The club members decided to blackball the new applicant due to his controversial past.

Les membres du club ont décidé de rejeter le nouveau candidat en raison de son passé controversé.

Additional translations

écarterSens d’exclusion d’un groupe ou d’une activité.

Synonyms

Definitions

blackballedpast participle

Excluded from a group or activity, typically by a secret vote or decision.

After the scandal, he found himself blackballed from the industry events.

blackballverb

To vote against or reject someone, especially in a secret ballot.

The club members decided to blackball the new applicant due to his controversial past.

To exclude someone from a group or activity, often as a form of punishment or ostracism.

After the scandal, the community decided to blackball him from all future events.