Debar

[dɪ'bɑː] or [dɪ'bɑr]

Definition

(verb.) prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; 'Let's avoid a confrontation'; 'head off a confrontation'; 'avert a strike'.

Inputed by George--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t.) To cut off from entrance, as if by a bar or barrier; to preclude; to hinder from approach, entry, or enjoyment; to shut out or exclude; to deny or refuse; -- with from, and sometimes with of.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Exclude, prohibit, prevent, hinder, restrain, withhold, shut out.

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Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Exclude, stop, thwart, obstruct, hinder, prevent, deter, deprive, disqualify,deny, prohibit, preclude

ANT:Inclose, embrace, admit, permit, aid, allow, indulge, qualify, entitle

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Definition

v.t. to bar out from: to exclude: to hinder:—pr.p. debar′ring; pa.p. debarred′.—n. Debar′ment.

Editor: Upton