2syllables
blackballing
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blackballing is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, blackballing is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofblackballing
1verb
- To vote against, especially in an exclusive organization.
Example: "If you're not from a moneyed, well-connected family, you can count on getting blackballed from the fraternity."
- To ostracize.
1noun
- An instance, or action, of a person being blackballed
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