<p><strong>Verb:</strong></p><ul><li>ostracized</li><li>ostracizing</li><li>to vote against (a candidate, applicant, etc.)</li><li>to exclude socially; ostracize</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms:</strong></p><ul><li>cut</li><li>snub</li><li>debar</li><li>ban</li><li>boycott</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Definitions:</strong></p><ul><li>to reject (a candidate) by placing a blackball in the ballot box.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>a negative vote, especially in deciding on an applicant or candidate.</li><li>a black ball placed in a ballot box signifying a negative vote.</li></ul>