Antonyms for debar


Grammar : Verb
Spell : dih-bahr
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈbɑr


Definition of debar

Origin :
  • early 15c., "to shut out, exclude," from French débarrer, from Old French desbarer (12c., which, however, meant only "to unbar, unbolt," the meaning turned around in French as the de- was felt in a different sense), from des- (see dis-) + barrer "to bar" (see bar (n.1)). Related: Debarment; debarred.
  • verb prohibit
Example sentences :
  • What has she done to debar her from fulfilling the mission which is appointed for every woman?
  • Extract from : « The Hound From The North » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • DeBar came toward him with the hot bird on the end of his stick.
  • Extract from : « Philip Steele of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police » by James Oliver Curwood
  • It was yet too dark for them to see distinctly, and DeBar struck a match.
  • Extract from : « Philip Steele of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police » by James Oliver Curwood
  • Inhuman monster, said she; would he debar me of the only satisfaction I have?
  • Extract from : « Memoirs of Miss Sidney Biddulph » by Frances Sheridan
  • Now, you saw Debar with his wife in Memphis, and mistook him for me.
  • Extract from : « The White Rose of Memphis » by William C. Falkner
  • I tell you my name is not Debar; and I swear I have not been married.
  • Extract from : « The White Rose of Memphis » by William C. Falkner
  • By the by, Debar, what lady is this you have been raving about all the time?
  • Extract from : « The White Rose of Memphis » by William C. Falkner
  • You are the very image of Debar, and then your name sounds so much like his.
  • Extract from : « The White Rose of Memphis » by William C. Falkner
  • A peak in the Korab range, on the border north of Debar, exceeds 9,000 feet.
  • Extract from : « Area Handbook for Albania » by Eugene K. Keefe
  • That is true,” said Scott, “but it should not debar us from doing our duty.
  • Extract from : « Zula » by H. Esselstyn Lindley

Synonyms for debar

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