boycott

American  

[boi-kot] / ˈbɔɪ kɒt /

verb (used with object)

1. to combine in abstaining from, or preventing dealings with, as a means of intimidation or coercion.

   to boycott a store.

2. to abstain from buying or using.

   to boycott foreign products.

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noun

1. the practice of boycotting.

2. an instance of boycotting.

boycott ¹ British  

/ ˈbɔɪkɒt /

verb

1. (tr) to refuse to have dealings with (a person, organization, etc) or refuse to buy (a product) as a protest or means of coercion

   to boycott foreign produce

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noun

1. an instance or the use of boycotting

Boycott ² British  

/ ˈbɔɪkɒt /

noun

1. Geoff ( rey ). born 1940, English cricketer: played for Yorkshire (1962–86); played in 108 test matches (1964–1982); first England batsman to score 8,000 test runs

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boycott Cultural  

1. The refusal to purchase the products of an individual, corporation, or nation as a way to bring social and political pressure for change.

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Other Word Forms

• antiboycott noun
• boycotter noun
• proboycott adjective

Etymology

Origin of boycott

After Charles C. Boycott (1832–97), English estate manager in Ireland, against whom nonviolent coercive tactics were used in 1880

Example Sentences

The group is similar to other major Jewish organizations that consider Israel boycotts to be antisemitic.

From Los Angeles Times

China retaliated by unofficially boycotting Korean goods, banning group tours to South Korea for six years, and even cancelling K-pop concerts.

From BBC

This has led to calls for mainstream parties to boycott the LFI, just as they have the RN.

From BBC

There is more to do, but “we are claiming victory,” said Jamal Harrison Bryant, a pastor in a church outside Atlanta that has helped lead the boycott.

From The Wall Street Journal

As a result, teams from seven countries - including Ukraine - boycotted Friday's opening ceremony in Verona.

From BBC

Related Words

• avoid
• cut off
• exclude
• refuse
• reject
• snub
• spurn