Affirmative and Blackball
Opposite meaning words
Affirmative
Affirmative noun - A vote or decision for something.
Usage example: we have five affirmatives and two negatives for forming the committee
Blackball is an antonym for affirmative.
Nearby Words: affirmation, affirmatively
Blackball
Blackball noun - The act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto.
Affirmative is an antonym for blackball.
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