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blackball Synonyms

Another word for blackball

Choosing another word for blackball depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To reject or exclude someone from a club, group, or professional circle, typically through a secret vote or collective agreement.

Usage Example

"Several whistleblowers claimed they were blackballed by major studios after speaking out about working conditions."

Strongest
ostracize
blacklist
Strong
exclude
shut out
reject
bar
ban
shun
boycott

• noun (Context 2)

A negative vote or veto, originally cast by placing a small black ball into a ballot box, used to reject a candidate applying for membership in a club or organization.

Usage Example

"A single veto from any sitting committee member was enough to block the applicant's admission to the society."

Strongest
veto
Strong
rejection
thumbs-down

Opposites of blackball

The opposite of blackball shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

admit
accept
welcome
acceptance
approval
include
endorsement
embrace
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• Nearby Words

black-eyed susan
black-necked spitting cobra
black-tailed prairie dog
blackball
blackbelt
blackberry
blackberry lily

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Blackball. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/blackball
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