Need another word that means the same as “blacklist”? Find 11 synonyms for “blacklist” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Blacklist” are: boycott, ostracize, avoid, embargo, place an embargo on, put an embargo on, consider undesirable, steer clear of, ignore, black book, shitlist
Blacklist as a Noun
Definitions of "Blacklist" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “blacklist” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- A list of people who are out of favor.
- A list of people or things that are regarded as unacceptable or untrustworthy and should be excluded or avoided.
Synonyms of "Blacklist" as a noun (2 Words)
| black book | The quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white. |
| shitlist | A list of people who are out of favor. He was unaware of how deeply he had plunged on her shitlist. |
Usage Examples of "Blacklist" as a noun
- A blacklist of blocked websites.
- He was placed on a blacklist which meant he was unable to get credit.
Blacklist as a Verb
Definitions of "Blacklist" as a verb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “blacklist” as a verb can have the following definitions:
- Put on a blacklist.
- Put on a blacklist so as to banish or cause to be boycotted.
Synonyms of "Blacklist" as a verb (9 Words)
| avoid | Repudiate, nullify, or render void (a decree or contract. Book early to avoid disappointment. |
| boycott | Withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest. We will boycott all banks which take part in the loans scheme. |
| consider undesirable | Look at attentively. |
| embargo | Prevent commerce. Embargoed publications. |
| ignore | Bar from attention or consideration. He ignored her outraged question. |
| ostracize | Avoid speaking to or dealing with. Ever since I spoke up my colleagues ostracize me. |
| place an embargo on | Take a place in a competition; often followed by an ordinal. |
| put an embargo on | Put into a certain place or abstract location. |
| steer clear of | Direct (oneself) somewhere. |
Usage Examples of "Blacklist" as a verb
- Workers were blacklisted after being quoted in the newspaper.
- Many books were blacklisted by the Nazis.
- Blacklisted books.
