boycott
verb (used with object)
to combine in abstaining from, or preventing dealings with, as a means of intimidation or coercion.
boycotting
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present participleof boycott.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The public broadcasters of five countries - Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia - are boycotting this year's event, making it the smallest since 2003.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
The amounts aren’t punitive, but they essentially function as a tax-code tariff on doing business in the boycotting country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
China retaliated by unofficially boycotting Korean goods, banning group tours to South Korea for six years, and even cancelling K-pop concerts.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026
Rep. Veronica Escobar is boycotting the main event in favor of the People’s State of the Union.
From Slate ● Feb. 24, 2026
After a few minutes, the school’s athletic director entered with news: The coach was boycotting the meeting, “holding the line,” they were told.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
