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Boycott: To abstain from or act together in abstaining from using, buying, or dealing with as an expression of protest or disfavor or as a means of coercion. Originated when these tactics were used by Irish peasant farmers against their landlord, Charles Boycott, in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland.

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Where did the word boycott come from?

The word "Boycott" originates from the Irish Land-Wars when a man by the name of Charles Boycott was ostracize/Ignored by the greater community and his tenants.


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The word boycott is the closet word to your question. If you boycott someone you refuse to do business with them.


A sentence with the word boycott in it?

We will go boycott that bus company tomorrow at 10a.m.


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Is a boycott a trade barrier that taxes an import from another coutry?


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The word boycott derives from the surname of an English Army officer, Boycott, who was shunned by the Irish because of his activities. That type of shunning can to be described by his name.


What is a word for refuse to do business with?

Boycott!


Who came up with the word boycott?

'Boycott' was an English landowner, in Ireland during the 19th Century. He wanted to increase the rents on his farm/land. However, his tennants were unable and unwilling to pay the rent increases, and thereby refused to do business with him . Hence the word 'boycott' came into the English language. There was a film made many years ago about the story.


What did many colonists do about the tax on importing goods?

many colonists decided to boycott from Another Country


What is another name for nonviolent protest?

boycott


Is boycott an adjective?

No, it is a verb and a noun. Proboycott is an adjective and so is antiboycott. Hope that is what you were looking for.