backballed (**Verb**: The past tense of "backball," which can refer to the act of excluding someone from a group or opportunity, often in contexts like sports or social situations.)
1
Excluded from a group or opportunity.
2
Rejected for membership or participation.
3
Denied access to an event or organization.
4
Prevented from advancement in professional settings.
5
Ousted from social circles or networks.
backballed (**Adjective**: Describing something that has been rejected or excluded.)