bar

bar

verb

Definition of BAR

1

to make stripes on <barred the fence with white strips>

Synonyms band, bar, streak

Related Words blaze

2

to order not to do or use or to be done or used <corporal punishment has long been barred in most public schools>

Synonyms ban, bar, enjoin, interdict, outlaw, prohibit, proscribe

Related Words deter, discourage, dissuade; clamp down (on), crack down (on), crush, put down, quash, quell, repress, silence, snuff (out), squash, squelch, subdue, suppress; halt, preclude, prevent, stop; embargo, exclude, rule out, shut out; debar, deprive, disallow, reject, repudiate, veto; bridle, check, curb, inhibit, rein (in), restrain; block, hinder, impede, obstruct

Near Antonyms approve, endorse (also indorse), sanction; authorize, license (also licence), warrant; abet, advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, further, nourish, nurture, promote, support; bid, command, order; abide, bear, brook, countenance, endure, tolerate

Antonyms allow, let, permit, suffer

3

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of <gangs of rowdy teenagers have been barred from the mall>

Synonyms ban, bar, close out, count (out), debar, eliminate, except, freeze out, rule out, shut out

Related Words blackball, blacklist, excommunicate, ostracize; banish, deport, exile, expel, oust, throw out; obviate, preclude, prevent, prohibit; block, hinder, impede, obstruct; cease, discontinue, halt, suspend; deter, stave off, ward (off); check off, disregard; comb (out), weed (out)

Near Antonyms accept, embrace, entertain, receive, take in, welcome; unban

Antonyms admit, include

4

to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point <the bikeway was barred by a huge fallen tree>

Synonyms bar, barricade, blockade, block (off), guard, wall (off)

Related Words curtain (off), screen (off); dike, fence, gate, hedge; bolt, lock; obstruct

Near Antonyms reopen, unblock, unbolt

Antonyms open, unbar