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barred

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of barred

1 having stripes

a tabby is a barred cat, often with black stripes

Synonyms of barred

banded, streaked, striped

Words Related to barred

2 that may not be permitted

smoking is barred inside the restaurant

Synonyms of barred

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

Words Related to barred

intolerable, unacceptable, unbearable, unendurable

illegal, illegitimate, illicit, improper, inappropriate, unauthorized, unlawful, unlicensed

ineffable, unmentionable

unseemly, unsuitable

disallowed, disapproved, discouraged

refused, rejected, revoked, unsanctioned, vetoed

repressed, suppressed

precluded, prevented, stopped

excluded, ruled out, shut out

blocked, hindered, impeded, obstructed

Near Antonyms of barred

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 of barred

allowable, permissible, permissive, sufferable

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