blacklist

Don't use. Use "deny list" as a noun and "deny" as a verb. There are additional synonyms you can use in specific situations:

  • "Deny" refers to access.

  • "Reject" refers to validity.

  • "Exclude" refers to inclusion.

For IP traffic, for example, "deny" is suitable. For files or rules, "exclude" might be more specific.

"" Do this "" Don't do this

  • Deny the incoming data.

  • Set up a deny list to exclude specific incoming data.

  • Blacklist the specific incoming data.

  • Set up a blacklist to exclude specific incoming data.