Synonyms for Blackball
Definition of blackball
noun
- the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
verb
- expel from a community or group
- vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent; "The President vetoed the bill"
7 synonyms found
Writing tips for "blackball"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like ban, banish, barring can replace "blackball" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Blackball" in song lyrics
See how blackball is used in real songs:
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"I strike you awestruck, you femanine to blackball"
Sole — Dear El-Pee -
"Some fat white kid figured it'd be funny to blackball"
Sole — Dear Elpee