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blacklist

[ˈblæk.lɪst]

blacklist Definition

a list of people, organizations or countries that are considered untrustworthy or unacceptable and are therefore excluded from dealings or activities.

Using blacklist: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blacklist" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company was blacklisted for violating labor laws.

  • Example

    He was put on a government blacklist for his political views.

  • Example

    The country was blacklisted by the international community for its human rights abuses.

blacklist Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blacklist

  • ban list
  • exclusion list
  • denied list
  • blocklist
  • no-go list

Phrases with blacklist

  • blacklist someone/something

    to put someone or something on a blacklist

    Example

    The organization blacklisted him for speaking out against their policies.

  • to be included in a blacklist

    Example

    The company is on the blacklist for its unethical business practices.

  • to take someone or something off a blacklist

    Example

    The government removed his name from the blacklist after he proved his innocence.

Origins of blacklist

from 'black' meaning 'evil' and 'list' meaning 'catalogue'

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Summary: blacklist in Brief

'Blacklist' [ˈblæk.lɪst] is a noun that refers to a list of people, organizations or countries that are considered untrustworthy or unacceptable and are therefore excluded from dealings or activities. It is often used in the context of legal or political issues, such as when a company is blacklisted for violating labor laws or a person is put on a government blacklist for their political views. The phrase 'blacklist someone/something' means to put them on a blacklist, while 'be on the blacklist' means to be included in a blacklist.

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