[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to vote against (a candidate, applicant, etc.).", "to exclude socially; ostracize:The whole town blackballed them.Synonyms: cut , snub , debar , ban , boycott", "to reject (a candidate) by placing a blackball in the ballot box."]}, {"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["a negative vote, especially in deciding on an applicant or candidate.", "a black ball placed in a ballot box signifying a negative vote."]}]