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debar

de·bar

UK/dɪˈbɑː(ɹ)/ uncommon us

verb

1.

bar temporarily; from school, office, etc.

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2.

prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

  • “Let”
  • “;”
  • “;”
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3.

prevent from entering; keep out

  • “He was barred from membership in the club”
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Origin

From Anglo-Norman debarrer.

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