DISBARRED Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

disbarred

verb

past tense of disbar

as in excluded

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Earlier, Trumpian communication actively excluded, discredited, or ignored these views.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
Like anyone who may have wanted to testify in front of the school board, they are summarily excluded.

— Matt Calkins, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of excluded

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In July 2025, the City Council banned the N-word and the sexist vulgarity known as the C-word during public comment.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
The post also addresses recent reports about a woman named Szilvia Berki, who in October 2015 is said to have received an injunction from Brand and Goldsmith that banned Berki from harassing them.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of banned

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The company can also expect litigation from shareholders, and possible regulatory action, if Huang or the board held back material information from investors (Nvidia previously denied the allegations of an affair to media outlets).

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
Little Flock residents rejected a proposal from the city to generate additional revenue last week while those living in northeastern Benton County approved a similar idea and denied another.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of denied

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Artemi Panarin appeared to score a tying rebound goal for Los Angeles late in the second period, but it was disallowed after video review determined the Kings' zone entry had been barely offside.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Artemi Panarin appeared to score a tying rebound goal for the Kings late in the second period, but it was disallowed after a video review determined the Kings’ zone entry had been offside.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of disallowed

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Native children were often separated from their families and communities through boarding schools, where they were discouraged or prevented from speaking their Native languages and practicing their cultures.

— Conor McGill, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Last year, high interest rates and PresidentTrump’s unpredictable trade policies discouraged hiring.

— Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of discouraged

Verb

Emma Peschel celebrated her first game for the United by scoring a goal to help shut out Germany 5-0 at the women’s ice hockey worlds on Sunday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
Trailing by six at halftime, Utah forced three turnovers and shut out the Cougars (7-2, 4-2) in the second half to keep alive its College Football Playoff hopes.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

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