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boycott
[boi-kot]
verb (used with object)
to combine in abstaining from, or preventing dealings with, as a means of intimidation or coercion.
to boycott a store.
to abstain from buying or using.
to boycott foreign products.
noun
the practice of boycotting.
an instance of boycotting.
boycott
1/ ˈɔɪɒ /
verb
(tr) to refuse to have dealings with (a person, organization, etc) or refuse to buy (a product) as a protest or means of coercion
to boycott foreign produce
noun
an instance or the use of boycotting
Boycott
2/ ˈɔɪɒ /
noun
Geoff ( rey ). born 1940, English cricketer: played for Yorkshire (1962–86); played in 108 test matches (1964–1982); first England batsman to score 8,000 test runs
boycott
The refusal to purchase the products of an individual, corporation, or nation as a way to bring social and political pressure for change.
Other 51Թ Forms
- boycotter noun
- antiboycott noun
- proboycott adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of boycott1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of boycott1
Example Sentences
It is more than three decades since South Africa's cricketers were readmitted to the international fold following the sporting boycotts established by the Gleneagles Agreement.
It is why Lee gathered exactly 105 plaintiffs: the number of pro-Yoon legislators who boycotted his impeachment.
Protesters called for a boycott of the company in 2019 over his donations.
Last week, Meloni announced she would boycott the vote, declaring Italy's existing citizenship law as "excellent" and "very open".
With a government boycott and such meagre publicity, the chances of hitting the 50% turnout threshold seem slim.
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