Meaning of the word boycott in English

What does boycott mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

boycott

US /ˈbɔɪ.kɑːt/

UK /ˈbɔɪ.kɑːt/

withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest.

Example:

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Consumers threatened to boycott the company's products.

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Activists called for a boycott of the upcoming elections.

Synonym:

ban blacklist ostracize shun snub

a punitive ban that forbids relations with certain groups, cooperation with a policy, or the handling of goods.

Example:

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The international community imposed a trade boycott on the rogue nation.

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The protest culminated in a massive consumer boycott.

Synonym:

embargo ban prohibition restriction sanction

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