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Definitions

black list

NOUN
black book
Synonyms
WEAK
date book
NOUN
disapproval
Synonyms
STRONGEST
censure criticism denunciation discontent dislike displeasure dissatisfaction objection
STRONG
blackball blame boo boycott brickbat castigation catcall deprecation disapprobation disfavor disparagement hiss nix opprobrium ostracism reproach reproof stricture vitriol zing
WEAK
call down slap on wrist thumbs-down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
approval compliment happiness pleasure praise satisfaction
STRONG
commendation
WEAK
agreement endorsement sanction

Example Sentences

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Saturated fat has been taken off the black list.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

She believes her name is on a "black list" which makes her nervous about going home.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2023

The data protection agency said that the tax authorities stopped using the black list in February 2020.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2022

Without citing sources, the Calcalist financial daily said Israeli police have possessed the Pegasus spyware made by Israel's NSO Group - which is now on a U.S. government black list -- since 2013.

From Reuters • Jan. 18, 2022

On this black list, and amongst the foremost, stood the name of William Waterstone.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 16 by Various

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