blackballing

One conclusion from Reiff's reporting is that there will be ever more blackballing of critics of the occupation by the present government.

The staffers spoke on the condition of anonymity because of concerns about retaliation or blackballing in the small world of American museums.

“They face industry blackballing and fewer professional opportunities when they speak out,” Williams said.

Mr. Krikorian says he’s been facing that sort of ideological blackballing for years.

The Linnean Society, described as "the world's oldest active society devoted to natural history", were blackballing women and Ellen became one of the first to join.