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Blackball

usgb/ˈblækbɔːl/Volume
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Secret Exclusion

Used to describe the act of rejecting someone in a secretive and often unfair way.

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She felt they would blackball her from the club without giving a reason.
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Social Context

Often used regarding social groups, organizations, or communities, rather than formal settings.

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The local gamers' guild might blackball someone who cheats.
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Negative Connotation

Implies a negative judgment and exclusion based on personal opinions or biases.

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His political statements led the board to blackball him.
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