boycott
/ˈbɔɪkɒt/
boy · cott
ˈbɔɪ · kɒt
English Definition
v./n. refuse to deal with
Significado en Español
boicot
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tẩy chay
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Example Sentence
We should boycott unfair products.
我们应抵制不公平产品。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
boy(boy)+cot(bed)=blockade.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “boycott”?
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A
Support
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B
Embrace
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C
Avoid
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D
Uphold
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C — Avoid.
“boycott” means v./n. refuse to deal with
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Angry customers decided to ______ the company after the scandal.
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A
support
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B
boycott
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C
promote
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D
praise
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B — boycott.
“boycott” means v./n. refuse to deal with
Common questions about “boycott”
What does “boycott” mean?
boycott — v./n. refuse to deal with. In Chinese: 抵制.
How do you pronounce “boycott”?
boycott is pronounced /ˈbɔɪkɒt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: boy · cott.
How do you use “boycott” in a sentence?
We should boycott unfair products. (我们应抵制不公平产品。)
What are synonyms for “boycott”?
ban, embargo — all close in meaning to boycott (v./n. refuse to deal with).
Is “boycott” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. boycott appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “boycott”?
boy(boy)+cot(bed)=blockade.
