Synonyms of barred

barred 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in striped

having stripes

a tabby is a barred cat, often with black stripes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• striped
• streaked
• banded
• corded
• tabby

2

as in prohibited

that may not be permitted

smoking is barred inside the restaurant

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prohibited
• forbidden
• banned
• outlawed
• illegal
• proscribed
• unauthorized
• improper
• impermissible
• unlawful
• taboo
• interdicted
• unacceptable
• illicit
• verboten
• tabu
• prevented
• refused
• excluded
• inappropriate
• rejected
• stopped
• precluded
• revoked
• blocked
• disallowed
• unbearable
• unlicensed
• unsuitable
• objectionable
• illegitimate
• unendurable
• vetoed
• discouraged
• suppressed
• unseemly
• hindered
• ineffable
• intolerable
• unsanctioned
• obstructed
• repressed
• unmentionable
• shut out
• disapproved
• impeded
• ruled out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permitted
• permissible
• allowable
• acceptable
• permissive
• legal
• appropriate
• endorsed
• authorized
• legitimate
• lawful
• accepted
• certified
• approved
• licensed
• allowed
• accredited
• okay
• tolerable
• sanctioned
• granted
• bearable
• warranted
• OK
• endurable
• supported
• mandatory
• sufferable
• promoted
• indorsed
• commanded
• required
• suitable
• encouraged
• ordered
• accorded
• proper
• vouchsafed
• condoned
• countenanced
• tolerated
• brooked
• unobjectionable
• seemly

barred

2 of 2

verb

past tense of bar

1

as in streaked

to make stripes on

barred the fence with white strips

Synonyms & Similar Words

• striped
• streaked
• banded
• blazed

2

as in forbade

to order not to do or use or to be done or used

corporal punishment has long been barred in most public schools

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prohibited
• forbade
• banned
• outlawed
• prevented
• discouraged
• proscribed
• stopped
• halted
• enjoined
• excluded
• precluded
• forbad
• interdicted
• deterred
• dissuaded
• restrained
• blocked
• debarred
• quashed
• silenced
• curbed
• disallowed
• rejected
• deprived
• suppressed
• repressed
• shut out
• ruled out
• vetoed
• impeded
• hindered
• subdued
• inhibited
• quelled
• obstructed
• squashed
• squelched
• repudiated
• checked
• crushed
• embargoed
• clamped down (on)
• cracked down (on)
• put down
• snuffed (out)
• bridled
• reined (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permitted
• allowed
• approved
• let
• suffered
• authorized
• sanctioned
• endorsed
• indorsed
• licensed
• supported
• warranted
• encouraged
• ordered
• forwarded
• promoted
• cultivated
• advanced
• furthered
• nurtured
• abetted
• nourished
• bore
• commanded
• bade
• bid
• tolerated
• licenced
• endured
• abided
• countenanced
• brooked
• abode

3

as in excluded

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of

beach-goers are barred from walking in roped-off sections of the beach to protect nesting birds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excluded
• banned
• eliminated
• prohibited
• prevented
• debarred
• suspended
• banished
• excepted
• expelled
• counted (out)
• shut out
• ruled out
• precluded
• blocked
• exiled
• froze out
• closed out
• closed one's doors to
• deterred
• deported
• blacklisted
• excommunicated
• ostracized
• hindered
• impeded
• blackballed
• obstructed
• obviated
• ceased
• halted
• ousted
• checked off
• warded (off)
• discontinued
• disregarded
• combed (out)
• weeded (out)
• threw out
• staved off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• included
• admitted
• received
• accepted
• welcomed
• embraced
• entertained
• took in
• unbanned

4

as in guarded

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 & Similar Words

• guarded
• blockaded
• barricaded
• closed (off)
• blocked (off)
• walled (off)
• locked
• screened (off)
• fenced
• gated
• obstructed
• hedged
• curtained (off)
• bolted
• diked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opened
• unbarred
• reopened
• unbolted
• unblocked