The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BOYCOTTS
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What does BOYCOTTS mean?
BOYCOTTS noun- The act of boycotting.
- To abstain, either as an individual or a group, from using, buying, or dealing with someone or some organization as an expression of protest.