disbarred

verb

past tense of disbar
as in excluded

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbarred
  1. excluded
  2. prevented
  3. banned
  4. denied
  5. disallowed
  6. discouraged
  7. shut out
  8. hindered
Verb
  • 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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  • When the team sprinkled their cages with isopropyl myristate daily, though, the animals did not breed—the compound reliably prevented pregnancy.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
  • The verdicts came after prosecutors argued Dominguez made deliberate choices during the attacks despite symptoms of schizophrenia, while defense attorneys argued his mental illness prevented him from forming criminal intent.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of prevented
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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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  • The Tate brothers have also denied the charges in the cases in Romania.
    — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • The Tate brothers have consistently denied allegations of abuse and human trafficking, claiming that violent and misogynistic statements have been taken out of context or were intended as jokes.
    — Alanna Durkin Richer, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
Definition of denied
Verb
  • That was until the nearby linesman alerted him to the fact that the goal was disallowed for an apparent foul.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026
  • To add to the controversy, a goal from Torbjorn Heggem was disallowed via VAR after a push on Anderson by Haaland at a corner.
    — The Athletic Soccer Experts, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of disallowed
Verb
  • The city announcement discouraged prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity and recommended people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teenagers keep outdoor activities brief, move physical activities indoors or reschedule them.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026
  • Midway through the final matches on both days, hats came out — despite the accessories being discouraged in the Royal Box.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Definition of discouraged
Verb
  • For the third straight season, the SEC was shut out of the National Championship game.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • And the Cup created new stars, like 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who gained millions of Instagram followers after shutting out Spain.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
Definition of shut out
Verb
  • But Scottie’s putting, deservedly heralded over the past 18 months, has hindered him.
    — Justin Ray, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Backers downsizing the Utah monuments said the protective boundaries stretched too far and hindered mining for critical minerals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Definition of hindered
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