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to boycott
To refuse, in protest, to buy certain goods, use services, or take part in certain events in order to exert political or economic pressure.
Viele Verbraucher boykottieren Produkte von Unternehmen, die unter schlechten Arbeitsbedingungen produzieren lassen.
Many consumers boycott products from companies that have goods produced under poor working conditions.
'Boykottieren' (to boycott) is a verb ending in '-ieren'. These verbs always form the past participle without the prefix 'ge-'. So it is 'hat boykottiert' (has boycotted), not 'hat geboykottiert'.
Die Opposition hat die Abstimmung im Parlament boykottiert.
The opposition boycotted the vote in parliament.
This verb is transitive, which means it always needs a direct object in the accusative. You always boycott 'etwas' (something) or 'jemanden' (someone).
Die Aktivisten rufen dazu auf, die Produkte dieser Marke zu boykottieren.
The activists are calling for people to boycott the products of this brand.
Common objects for 'boykottieren' (to boycott) are things that people do not participate in or consume out of protest. These include 'Produkte' (products), 'Firmen' (companies), 'Veranstaltungen' (events), or 'Wahlen' (elections).
Aus Protest haben mehrere Länder die Sportveranstaltung boykottiert.
Several countries boycotted the sporting event in protest.
to support
'unterstützen' and 'boykottieren' are clear opposites when it comes to an idea, an action, a company, or an event. Someone who 'unterstützt' something is in favor of it and helps with it or strengthens it. Someone who 'boykottiert' something does not take part, buy something, or use something as a form of protest. 'boykottieren' almost always carries the idea of protest. 'unterstützen' shows approval and help; 'boykottieren' shows rejection through consciously not taking part.
Aus Protest boykottieren die Kunden den Laden für eine Woche.
In protest, the customers boycott the shop for a week.
Viele Schüler unterstützen die Aktion für mehr Klimaschutz.
Many students support the campaign for more climate protection.