debar

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb bar temporarily; from school, office, etc.
  2. verb prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
  3. verb prevent from entering; keep out

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman debarrer.

In classic literature

Synonyms

suspend

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