debar meaning and definition

DEBAR verb

Definition of debar (verb)

1. bar temporarily; from school, office, etc.
   • synonyms: suspend
2. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
   • "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
   • synonyms: avert, avoid, deflect, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, obviate, stave off, ward off
3. prevent from entering; keep out
   • "He was barred from membership in the club"
   • synonyms: bar, exclude