blacklist
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for blacklist, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A list of people or things considered unacceptable and to be avoided or banned.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
black book
shitlist
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A list of people or things considered unacceptable and to be avoided or banned.
“The software included a lengthy blacklist of disreputable websites to block.”
black book
shitlist
Opposites
2. verb
To put someone or something on a blacklist.
“The site was blacklisted after repeated spam complaints.”
Opposites
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".
Full origin of blacklist →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.
