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From Captain Charles Boycott (1832 - 1897) Irish land agent who refused to lower rents for tenant farmers'. He was ostracised from the Irish Land League. The word was adopted by newspapers in many languages, even as far away as Japan. (Boikotto)

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to decline it


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


The word boycott derives from the surname of a?

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.


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Can you give 5 examples of the word boycott in a sentence?

The group encouraged their members to boycott certain foods. The movie boycott was successful. A boycott may or may not have the desired results. If enough people boycott the company, it will change it's ways. The boycott will take place until they get the results they want.


Boycott used in sentence?

There are many types of sentences you could write using the word boycott. One such sentence could be, "Did you participate in the recent grocery store 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.


What is a seven letter word for refuse to buy?

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