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debar

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of debar

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of

the judge debarred all of the reporters from the courtroom

Synonyms of debar

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

Words Related to debar

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)

Phrases Synonymous with debar

close one's doors to

Near Antonyms of debar

accept, embrace, entertain, receive, take in, welcome

Antonyms of debar

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