Synonyms of debar

Verb


1. suspend, debar, expel, throw out, kick out

usage: bar temporarily; from school, office, etc.

2. debar, forefend, forfend, obviate, deflect, avert, head off, stave off, fend off, avoid, ward off, prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid

usage: prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"

3. bar, debar, exclude, forbid, prohibit, interdict, proscribe, veto, disallow, nix

usage: prevent from entering; keep out; "He was barred from membership in the club"

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Definition and meaning of debar (Dictionary)