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Feb 13, 2012
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Synonyms for debar

Verb

1. suspend, debar, expel, throw out, kick out
usage: bar temporarily; from school, office, etc.
2. debar, obviate, deflect, avert, head off, stave off, fend off, avoid, ward off, prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
usage: prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
3. bar, debar, exclude, forbid, prohibit, interdict, proscribe, veto, disallow
usage: prevent from entering; keep out; "He was barred from membership in the club"
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