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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Local elections are under way, which protesters are boycotting.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Sinner stopped short of committing himself to boycotting one of the Slams.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
Rep. Veronica Escobar is boycotting the main event in favor of the People’s State of the Union.
From Slate ● Feb. 24, 2026
The 1980 Moscow Olympics were boycotted by the U.S. in protest of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, only for the Soviet Union to retaliate by boycotting the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 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
