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