DEBARRED Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

debarred

verb

past tense of debar

as in excluded

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of the judge debarred all of the reporters from the courtroom

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Recent Examples of debarred The city announced in a news release that CJR Construction Group of Raytown has been debarred for two years, meaning the company cannot receive city contracts during that time. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025

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On May 28, Johnson received results finding that the DNA profile sampled from one of Brown’s soda bottles could not be excluded as the contributor of the male blood from the victim’s nightgown, the detective wrote.

— Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Prior to Russia being excluded from the G8 in 2014 following its annexation of Crimea, parts of Europe were directly dependent on Russia for oil and gas.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Definition of excluded

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The city banned data centers near transit and the Beltline, but this one is trying to get an exception.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
The legislature banned most gifts from lobbyists to lawmakers and other state officials 20 years ago in response to scandals involving former House Speaker Jim Black, a Matthews Democrat.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

Definition of banned

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He was sentenced to nine days in jail before being deported to Australia and barred from reentering Singapore.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
The controversial traffic stops federal immigration agents were briefly barred from using have been seen in North Carolina for more than a year, according to one activist group that tracks data.

— Julia Coin July 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026

Definition of barred

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An order on the case issued in 2020 did not include a finding of abuse but prohibited David Brouillette from having contact with his second ex-wife with a few exceptions.

— Curt Devine, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
The family prohibited the use of cameras and cellphones at the funeral to protect its privacy, and the ceremony took place amid a heavy police presence, with officers guarding the entrance to the building.

— Albinson Linares, NBC news, 17 July 2026

Definition of prohibited

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One of only two Caribbean teams t qualify for this year’s 48-nation tournament, Haiti faced Scotland, Brazil and Morocco before being eliminated in the group stage.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Disparity between unincorporated areas, cities If the POP unit is eliminated, its six officers would return to patrol assignments.

— Reeti Malhotra July 13, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of eliminated

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The violence also prevented Migné and members of his coaching staff from visiting Haiti to scout or evaluate players in their home environment.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
For Kat, not seeing results ultimately prevented her from finding self-acceptance.

— Daisy Schofield, Allure, 13 July 2026

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