Debar Definition & Meaning

debar
verb
  1. bar temporarily; from school, office, etc.
  2. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
  3. prevent from entering; keep out; "He was barred from membership in the club"

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