blacklist

Word parts

black + list

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈblæklɪst/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

Noun

Singular blacklist

Plural blacklists

1. (law) (computing) A blacklist is a list of people or things that is regarded as untrustworthy.
   • Antonym: whitelist

   The software included a lengthy blacklist of disreputable websites to block.

Verb

Plain form blacklist

Third-person singular blacklists

Past tense blacklisted

Past participle blacklisted

Present participle blacklisting

1. (transitive) If you blacklist something, you place it on a blacklist.
   • Antonym: whitelist