blocklist

See also: block list

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Compound of block +‎ list.

Pronunciation

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Noun

blocklist (plural blocklists)

  1. (computing) A list of websites or other material to be blocked.
    Synonyms: blacklist, denylist, disallowlist
    Antonyms: whitelist; allowlist
    Every time I get spam in my inbox, I add the sender to my blocklist.
  2. (computing) A list or set of people or entities to be shunned or banned.
    Synonyms: blacklist, denylist, disallowlist
    Antonyms: whitelist; allowlist

Usage notes

This term and denylist are advocated for by some who claim that the term blacklist is objectionable.

Translations

Verb

blocklist (third-person singular simple present blocklists, present participle blocklisting, simple past and past participle blocklisted)

  1. (transitive) To place on a blocklist; to mark a person or entity as one to be blocked

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