Blackball(verb)
To reject, exclude or vote against someone, especially from a group or organization.
Hindi meaning:किसी को अस्वीकार या बहिष्कृत करना
Synonyms: Reject, Exclude, Ostracize, Veto
Antonyms: Accept, Admit, Approve, Include
Example: The committee decided to blackball the dishonest applicant.
Trick to remember: A black ball means a no vote, so to blackball someone is to reject them.
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