Definition of 'blacklist'

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blacklist

(blæklɪst )

Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense blacklists , present participle blacklisting , past tense, past participle blacklisted

1. countable noun

If someone is on a blacklist, they are seen by a government or other organization as being one of a number of people who cannot be trusted or who have done something wrong.

A government official disclosed that they were on a secret blacklist.

Most credit agencies run a blacklist effectively barring bankrupts from receiving credit.

2. verb [usually passive]

If someone is blacklisted by a government or organization, they are put on a blacklist.

He has been blacklisted since being convicted of possessing marijuana in 1969. [be VERB-ed]

...the full list of blacklisted airports. [VERB-ed]

Synonyms: exclude, bar, ban, reject More Synonyms of blacklist

blacklisting uncountable noun

...a victim of Hollywood's notorious blacklisting.

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blacklist in British

(ˈblækˌlɪst )

noun

a list of persons or organizations under suspicion, or considered untrustworthy, disloyal, etc, esp one compiled by a government or an organization

verb

2. (transitive)

to put on a blacklist

Derived forms

blacklisting (ˈblackˌlisting)

noun

Word Frequency

blacklist in American

(ˈblækˌlɪst ; blakˈlistˌ)

noun

a list of persons who have been censured and who are being discriminated against, refused employment, etc.

verb transitive

to put on a blacklist

Example sentences containing 'blacklist'

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`You will see that Mrs Talbot's name is posted on the blacklist at all departure points for Ireland, both sea and air. Higgins, Jack A SEASON IN HELL (1989)

`And the Party will blacklist you throughout the labor movement. Wright, Richard THE OUTSIDER (1989)

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Translations for 'blacklist'

British English: blacklist NOUN

If someone is on a blacklist, they are seen by a government or other organization as being one of a number of people who cannot be trusted or who have done something wrong.

A government official disclosed that they were on a secret blacklist.