v. t. | 1. | To cut off from entrance, as if by a bar or barrier; to preclude; to hinder from approach, entry, or enjoyment; to shut out or exclude; to deny or refuse; - with from, and sometimes with of. |
Verb | 1. | debar - bar temporarily; from school, office, etc. Synonyms: suspend |
2. | debar - prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike" | |
3. | debar - prevent from entering; keep out; "He was barred from membership in the club" |