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boycottto refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɔɪkɑːt/

Korean meaning: 항의의 표시로 구매, 사용, 참여를 거부하다

Korean pronunciation: **보이**캇

Example Sentences

  • My mom decided to boycott my dad's cooking after he put pineapple on pizza three nights in a row.
  • Environmental groups are calling for a boycott of fast fashion brands.
  • The entire class boycotted Monday morning lectures by showing up in pajamas.

boycott

VERB

//ˈbɔɪkɑːt//

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest

boycott concept
💡 Concept

A woman boycotts the controversial store by deliberately walking past

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boycott rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

When the mascot joins, we cannot boycott alone!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈbɔɪkɑːt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbɔɪkɒt/

🌳Etymology

Rootboycott

Origin

From Charles C. Boycott, an English land agent in Ireland who was ostracized by tenants in 1880 for refusing to lower rents. His surname became a verb meaning to refuse to do business with someone as a protest.

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🎵Rhyme

mascotcannotwhatnot
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cannot
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom decided to boycott my dad's cooking after he put pineapple on pizza three nights in a row.

Environmental groups are calling for a boycott of fast fashion brands.

😄 Fun example

The entire class boycotted Monday morning lectures by showing up in pajamas.

Citizens organized a boycott against companies that pollute the environment.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

embargobanblacklistshunostracize

Antonyms

supportpatronizeendorse

Related

proteststrikesanctionabstainrefuse