What is another word for Blackballed?
Pronunciation: [blˈakbə͡ld] (IPA) 
The term "blackballed" refers to an individual being excluded or prohibited from a particular group or organization. There are several synonyms of the word including "excluded," "banned," "ostracized," "rejected," "shunned," "barred," "blacklisted," "disqualified" and "vetoed." All of these words signify a form of social isolation or exclusion from a group due to certain characteristics, behaviors, or actions. Blackballing is often used to signify a negative vote or rejection, often made by a secret ballot process, and is most commonly associated with fraternal organizations and clubs. Despite their different connotations, all these synonyms indicate a sense of exclusion, rejection, and isolation that can be damaging to individual and group morale.
