Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
debar
verb
/dɪˈbɑːr/
Definition
To exclude or prohibit someone from a certain activity, often as a penalty or disciplinary measure.
Examples
- The school decided to debar the student from extracurricular activities for cheating.
- He was debarred from participating in the competition due to his previous misconduct.
- Many individuals were debarred from entering the country because they lacked proper documentation.
Meaning
Debar means to prevent someone from participating in or being involved in something, typically due to a violation of rules or laws.
Synonyms
- exclude
- prohibit
- banned
- bar
- interdict
