[blak-bawl] 
| 1. | to vote against (a candidate, applicant, etc.). |
| 2. | to exclude socially; ostracize: The whole town blackballed them. |
| 3. | to reject (a candidate) by placing a blackball in the ballot box. |
| 4. | a negative vote, esp. in deciding on an applicant or candidate. |
| 5. | a black ball placed in a ballot box signifying a negative vote. |
| black·ball (blāk'bôl') n.
Synonyms: These verbs mean to exclude from social, professional, or commercial activities: blackballed by the fraternity; blacklisted because of her political beliefs; a threat to boycott the product; ostracized following the harassment charges. |
