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Meaning of boycotting
The primary meaning of the word "boycotting" is to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way of protesting or showing disapproval.
Etymology of boycotting
The word "boycotting" originated in 1880, derived from the name of Charles Boycott, an Irish land agent who was ostracized by his local community for refusing to reduce rents
The term was first used to describe the actions of the Irish Land League, who organized a campaign of social and economic exclusion against Boycott and other land agents
Synonyms
protesting
picketing
demonstrating
striking
refusing
rejecting
spurning
shunning
avoiding
eschewing
blacklisting
blackballing
ostracizing
excluding
barring
banning
embargoing
sanctioning
penalizing
punishing
disciplining
censuring
condemning
denouncing
criticizing
objecting
dissenting
disagreeing
opposing
resisting
defying
rebelling
rioting
revolting
protesting
demonstrating
boycotting
picketing
striking
refusing
rejecting
spurning
shunning
avoiding
eschewing
Definitions
- To refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way of protesting or showing disapproval
- * To withdraw from commercial or social relations with someone or something as a form of protest or coercion
Usage Examples
- The community is boycotting the new store because of its poor labor practices
- * The country is boycotting the international tournament due to a diplomatic dispute
- * The activists are boycotting the company's products to raise awareness about environmental issues