debar
The word “debar” has 2 syllables: de-bar
It's pronounced as /dɪˈbɑːr/
What is synonym and antonym for debar?
In the thesaurus, “debar” has 40 synonyms and 18 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for debar along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for debar
- ban
- banish
- bar
- blackball
- blacklist
- block
- cease
- check off
- close out
- deny
- deport
- deprive
- deter
- discontinue
- disregard
- eliminate
- except
- exclude
- excommunicate
- exile
- expel
- forbid
- freeze out
- halt
- hinder
- impede
- obstruct
- obviate
- ostracize
- oust
- preclude
- prevent
- prohibit
- refuse
- reject
- rule out
- shut out
- stave off
- suspend
- throw out
Antonyms for debar
- accept
- admit
- aid
- allow
- approve
- assist
- embrace
- entertain
- grant
- help
- include
- offer
- permit
- receive
- sanction
- take in
- unban
- welcome
Meanings of debar
- verb
- To exclude or shut out; to bar.
- To hinder or prevent.
- To prohibit (a person or company that has been convicted of criminal acts in connection with a government program) from future participation in that program.
Example Sentences
- The committee decided to debar the applicant due to incomplete documentation.
- The school may debar students from participating in extracurricular activities if they fail to meet academic standards.
- Legal issues could debar him from taking part in the company’s board meetings.
- The contract included a clause to debar any competitor from entering the market for a specified period.
- The judge’s ruling will debar the company from bidding on future government contracts.
On this page you'll find 58 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to debar, such as: accept, admit, aid, allow, approve, assist, ban.
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