debar Meaning & Definition
/dɪˈbɑː(ɹ)/
What Does Debar Mean?
As a verb, debar means To exclude or shut out; to bar. It can also mean To hinder or prevent.
Debar in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //dɪˈbɑː(ɹ)// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | obviate, bar and deflect |
| Verb forms | debars, debarring, debarred |
Debar Definition (Verb)
- To exclude or shut out; to bar.
- To hinder or prevent.
- To prohibit (a person or company that has been convicted of criminal acts in connection with a government program) from future participation in that program.
Synonyms of Debar
Debar synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Debar
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Debar in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
debar (third-person singular simple present debars, present participle debarring, simple past and past participle debarred)
Words That Rhyme With Debar
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Origin of Debar
From Anglo-Norman debarrer.
Pronouncing Debar
Debar is pronounced //dɪˈbɑː(ɹ)// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Debar
What part of speech is debar?
Debar is a verb.
What is another word for debar?
Close synonyms of debar are obviate, bar and deflect. See the full list of debar synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of debar?
The past tense of debar is debarred. The present participle is debarring.