blacklist
To put a person, organization, or country on a list of those who are considered unacceptable and should be avoided or excluded from certain activities or privileges. It is often used to describe the denial of employment, trade, or participation based on previous behavior or reputation.
Exemples
3 sur 5I think the local pizza place blacklisted our address because my roommate never tips.
I think the local pizza place blacklisted our address because my roommate never tips.
The government decided to blacklist several international firms for violating trade sanctions.
The government decided to blacklist several international firms for violating trade sanctions.
If you keep spamming the group, the admin is going to blacklist you.
If you keep spamming the group, the admin is going to blacklist you.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'black' ink mark crossing out a name on a 'list' so that they can no longer be seen or invited.
Quiz rapide
The candidate was ______ from the industry after the scandal became public, making it impossible for him to find a new job.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : blacklisted
Exemples
I think the local pizza place blacklisted our address because my roommate never tips.
everydayI think the local pizza place blacklisted our address because my roommate never tips.
The government decided to blacklist several international firms for violating trade sanctions.
formalThe government decided to blacklist several international firms for violating trade sanctions.
If you keep spamming the group, the admin is going to blacklist you.
informalIf you keep spamming the group, the admin is going to blacklist you.
During the mid-20th century, many writers were blacklisted due to their alleged political leanings.
academicDuring the mid-20th century, many writers were blacklisted due to their alleged political leanings.
Our agency will blacklist any contractor who fails to meet the safety requirements twice.
businessOur agency will blacklist any contractor who fails to meet the safety requirements twice.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
on the blacklist
on the blacklist
put someone on a blacklist
put someone on a blacklist
blacklisted for life
blacklisted for life
Souvent confondu avec
Blackmail involves demanding money or favors in exchange for not revealing a secret, while blacklisting is excluding someone from a group or activity.
Blocklist is a more modern, neutral term often used in technology (IT/email) to replace 'blacklist' for inclusivity reasons.
Notes d'usage
The verb 'blacklist' is transitive and requires a direct object (the person or entity being excluded). In modern computing, you might see 'blocklist' or 'denylist' used instead of 'blacklist'.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often confuse it with 'blackmail' or write it as two words ('black list') when using it as a verb; it should be a single word.
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'black' ink mark crossing out a name on a 'list' so that they can no longer be seen or invited.
Origine du mot
Originates from the 17th century, specifically referring to a list of people who were viewed with suspicion or destined for punishment.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
The word is strongly associated with the 'Hollywood Blacklist' of the 1940s and 50s, where entertainment professionals were denied work for suspected communist ties.
Quiz rapide
The candidate was ______ from the industry after the scandal became public, making it impossible for him to find a new job.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : blacklisted
Mots lis
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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