Blackball
/ˈblækbɔːl/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Secret Exclusion
Used to describe the act of rejecting someone in a secretive and often unfair way. 
She felt they would blackball her from the club without giving a reason.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Context
Often used regarding social groups, organizations, or communities, rather than formal settings. 
The local gamers' guild might blackball someone who cheats.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Implies a negative judgment and exclusion based on personal opinions or biases. 
His political statements led the board to blackball him.
Compare with
BanDenyDisapproveExcludeOstracizeRejectRepudiateVeto
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