debar

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debar Definition

• (v) bar temporarily; from school, office, etc.
• (v) prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let''s avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
• (v) prevent from entering; keep out; "He was barred from membership in the club"

debar Synonyms

• avert
• avoid
• bar
• debar
• deflect
• exclude
• fend off
• head off
• obviate
• stave off
• suspend
• ward off