boycott
Translation
to boycott
Examples
They decided to boycott the company's products.
They decided to boycott the company's products.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to refuse to deal with (sth.) as a protest They decided to boycott the company's products.
Similar Words
Synonyms: protest, reject, spurn; Antonyms: support, patronize
Etymology
From the name of Captain Charles C. Boycott, an Irish land agent who was ostracized by his community in 1880.
Memory Tips
Remember the story of Captain Boycott, who was 'cut off' by his community.