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History & Social Studies · Grades 3–4

Boycott

noun

A refusal to buy, use, or participate in something as a form of protest.

Example Sentences

"The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a powerful protest against racial segregation."

"Many colonists organized a boycott of British goods before the Revolution."

Synonyms & Related Terms

refusalprotestban

Quick Check

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Study Tips

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