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blacklist

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Noun — A list of people or things considered unacceptable and to be avoided or banned.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

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black book

How to use blacklist

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

on the blacklist blacklist an email address

Etymology

From black and list, black carrying its old sense of "disgraced" or "banned".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “blacklist” mean?

The word “blacklist” means a list of people or things considered unacceptable and to be avoided or banned. In plain terms, a list of people or things banned or distrusted, or to add someone to such a list.

How do you pronounce “blacklist”?

“Blacklist” is pronounced BLAK-lihst (/ˈblæklɪst/ in IPA).

How do you use “blacklist” in a sentence?

Here is “blacklist” used in a sentence: “His name ended up on the studio's blacklist.”

What part of speech is “blacklist”?

Depending on how it is used, “blacklist” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “blacklist” have?

“Blacklist” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a list of people or things considered unacceptable and to be avoided or banned.

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