verb
debar
Debar (verb) means to stop someone from entering somewhere or taking part in something.
verb
1
To stop someone from entering somewhere or taking part in something.
2
To get in the way of something and stop it happening.
3
(law) To ban a person or company found guilty of crimes against a government scheme from taking part in it again.
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Etymology
Comes from Anglo-Norman debarrer.
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What is the meaning of debar?
"debar" (verb) means to stop someone from entering somewhere or taking part in something.
What is another word for debar?
Other words for "debar" include obviate, forefend, deflect, forfend, suspend, bar.
What is the opposite of debar?
Opposites of "debar" include admit, allow, permit.
What are the different meanings of debar?
"debar" has 3 main meanings: 1. To stop someone from entering somewhere or taking part in something; 2. To get in the way of something and stop it happening; 3. (law) To ban a person or company found guilty of crimes against a government scheme from taking part in it again.
