barred

barred

adjective

Definition of BARRED

1

having stripes <a tabby is a barred cat, often with black stripes>

Synonyms banded, barred, streaked

Related Words corded, tabby

2

that may not be permitted <smoking is barred inside the restaurant>

Synonyms banned, barred, forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed, taboo (also tabu), verboten

Related Words intolerable, unacceptable, unbearable, unendurable; illegal, illegitimate, illicit, improper, inappropriate, unauthorized, unlawful, unlicensed; ineffable, unmentionable; unseemly, unsuitable; objectionable; disallowed, disapproved, discouraged; refused, rejected, revoked, unsanctioned, vetoed; repressed, suppressed; precluded, prevented, stopped; excluded, ruled out, shut out; blocked, hindered, impeded, obstructed

Near Antonyms acceptable, bearable, endurable, tolerable; accepted, accredited, allowed, appropriate, approved, authorized, certified, endorsed (also indorsed), lawful, legal, legitimate, licensed, OK (or okay), permitted, warranted; accorded, granted, sanctioned, vouchsafed; brooked, condoned, countenanced; encouraged, promoted, supported; commanded, mandatory, ordered, required; proper, seemly, suitable, tolerated, unobjectionable

Antonyms allowable, permissible, permissive, sufferable